SQUATTY Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

squatty

adjective

ˈskwä-tē

Definition of squatty

as in stout

being compact and broad in build and often short in stature a squatty little wrestler

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Recent Examples of squatty Sit with your feet wide apart and elevate them on blocks, stools, or a squatty potty to lift your knees above your hips. — Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2025 Early on, many Falcons players and coaches misinterpreted his squatty 6-foot-3-ish, 305-pound frame and notably rounded midsection as a lack of athleticism. — Josh Kendall, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025 Trifles are the high heels of desserts, standing tall and showing out in a crowd of squatty pies, sheet cakes, and brownies. — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 28 June 2025 Even with standard organizational paranoia about plans leaking, not using a running back with a squatty frame and credible speed is curious. — Ben Standig, The Athletic, 29 July 2024 The tall, arcing element of Tatum Scales and its squatty companion evoke traditional African decorative geometries — and, well, a female breast. — Scott Cantrell, Dallas News, 26 May 2023 Ellen strongly recommends buying blue-light-blocking glasses and a squatty potty. — Lauren Oyler, Harper’s Magazine , 10 Apr. 2023

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Adjective

In this tournament, Morocco has tried to develop from the 2022 team, which relied on stout defense, into one that can outplay more teams.

— Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 9 July 2026
La Albiceleste created more chances but could not get past the viral sensation in net or the stout Cape Verdean defense before the halftime whistle blew.

— Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 3 July 2026

Definition of stout

Adjective

Turned into an elegant hors d’oeuvre with a wedge of Brie and a stubby cornichon.

— Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 July 2026
The player uses a stubby wooden bat shaped like a small frying pan to try to scoop it back, but the geometry defeats her.

— Mark Rice-Oxley, Christian Science Monitor, 29 June 2026

Definition of stubby

Adjective

His 6-foot, 205-pound stocky frame could give him a physicality edge, and his receiving ability could add an intrigue.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
The stocky species, up to 11 inches long, sometimes out-competes or eats other lizards, including brown anoles.

— Rylan DiGiacomo-Rapp, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 July 2026

Definition of stocky

Adjective

This adorable costume looks poised to rule over The Masked Singer stage with a flick of her paw and a wag of her stumpy tail.

— Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Jan. 2026
These members of the squash family produce fruits in all different shapes, sizes, and colors; there are huge ones, tiny ones, stumpy ones, tall ones, and even bumpy ones.

— Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Nov. 2022

Definition of stumpy

Adjective

This filter-like foundation also has a blurring effect that’s hydrating and brightening, leaving my skin looking fresh and plump—which is thanks to the niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, and peptides infused into it.

— Essence Wiley, InStyle, 14 July 2026
When the sweet corn is still plump and juicy, mix it with grits for a summery spin on shrimp and grits (grits are corn, after all).

— Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 13 July 2026

Definition of plump

Adjective

It was modeled after canal packet boats of yore, which were squat and flat-roofed to fit beneath the low railroad bridges that crossed the canal.

— Betsy Andrews, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
An example might be holding a squat position and then doing sets of small pulses.

— Hannah Harper, Health, 1 July 2026

Definition of squat

Adjective

Made from rust-resistant, double-layered aluminum, the table feels light enough to move around, but also sturdy enough not to blow over in a storm.

— Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 19 July 2026
Odysseus also prided himself on being the only person able to string his sturdy bow.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 18 July 2026

Definition of sturdy

Adjective

And this is in a nice, pretty on-campus facility, not the old, dumpy Astrodome (although the Astrodome is still up, which is another story).

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Jan. 2026
Sunday brings the end of another dumpy Miami Dolphins season, but not to the problems needing solutions or the organizational mess that demands more than a offseason cleanup on Aisle 5.

— Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026

Definition of dumpy

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