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short An extremely brief summary or explanation. ■ "I'm too lazy to do the laundry, so I just put it all in the dryer and hope for the best." That was my short answer to my roommate's question about how the dishes were getting done.
ensign A person who is very short, usually below the average height. ■ "I saw an ensign at the store trying to reach something on the top shelf, but he was just too short!
retort A witty and humorous response to an argument or criticism. ■ "I may be short, but I'm not short on personality! You should try my retort."
shorty A person who is extremely short, or very short in stature. ■ "That little guy over there is a real shorty! I bet he could fit in my pocket!"
pygmy A very short and stout human being, especially one who is considered comically small. ■ "I had the weirdest experience the other day when I met a group of pygmies playing miniature golf. They were so short that they could barely reach the balls!"
stubble Noun. A short, coarse beard or hair on the chin or cheeks of a man. ■ "John's stubble was so thick that he had to use scissors to cut it.", Verb. To shave one's beard or hair to a short, coarse length. ■ "I always stubble before going out for dinner."
divorcee A person who has been divorced, typically characterized by an inability to commit long-term relationships and a penchant for short-lived marriages. ■ "John was shocked when he found out his girlfriend of six months was actually a divorcee. It turned out that their short-lived relationship was just a rebound from her last divorce. John learned a valuable lesson: never marry a divorcee!"
ad A short message that appears on a screen while watching TV. ■ "I'm sorry, this commercial has been brought to you by the letter 'E'.
adage A short, pithy saying that contains a wise or humorous observation. ■ "Actions speak louder than words" is an adage often used to remind people not to just talk the talk, but walk the walk.
ads Short for "advertisements," which are messages promoting products or services, usually shown on television, in magazines, or online. ■ "I can't stand all the ads during commercial breaks on TV. They interrupt my favorite shows!"
appearances Something that may be seen or perceived, often with a certain degree of deception. ■ "His appearances at the party were nothing short of breathtaking, but I couldn't shake the feeling that he was hiding something."
article A short piece of writing on a particular subject, especially one that appears in a magazine or newspaper. ■ Did you see the latest article about cats in space? It was out of this world!
ass A large, flat-bottomed mammal with a short neck and tail, having four legs and often kept as a pet. ■ "I need to buy new shoes because my heels keep clicking on my ass!"
Babysitters Noun: A person who takes care of children for a short period of time. ■ I accidentally left my phone at the babysitter's house, and now I have to go back and retrieve it from them.
Basset A small, four-legged mammal with a long snout and short legs. ■ "I had a pet bassett hound named Fido. He loved to chase his tail around the house!
binge To consume a large amount of something, often alcohol or food, in a short period of time. ■ "I had a binge of pizza and beer last night and now my stomach hurts."
Bison A large, shaggy mammal with a curved horn on its forehead and a short, stubby tail. ■ "I saw a bison in the wild today, but it was too big to fit in my car."
bottoms The lowest part of a garment, usually worn under the waist. ■ "I accidentally pulled down my pants at the grocery store. It was so embarrassing! I quickly blamed it on my 'bottoms' being too short."
briefing A short, humorous explanation of something. ■ After the team's disastrous performance, the coach gave a briefing on how to properly dodge a basketball. Unfortunately, no one seemed to have any idea what he was talking about.
briefly A way to say "for a short time" in the most sarcastic manner possible. ■ "I'll briefly stop being rude and listen to your opinion."
brushes A collection of short, stiff hairs that are used to remove dirt and dust from surfaces. ■ When I realized my roommate had been using the toothbrush to clean his shoes, I knew we needed new brushes.
Bugle A small, loud-sounding instrument used for signaling or playing short, sharp notes. ■ "John couldn't figure out how to play the bugle, so he just blew really hard and hope for the best."
chirp A short, high-pitched sound made by a bird or insect. ■ The birds started chirping as the sun came out.
chirping The act of singing or making a short, high-pitched sound, often used by birds or insects. ■ "I woke up to the sound of chirping birds outside my window. It was such a beautiful morning!"
Clip A short, amusing video or picture posted online. ■ "I saw a funny clip of a cat doing yoga on YouTube!"
clipped adj. (Of a bird) having short, blunt feathers on one or both ends of the wings, tail, or crest. ■ After their owner accidentally clipped their wings, the birds were unable to fly properly and had to be rescued.
cob A small, round-bodied animal with a long neck and short legs, typically having feathers on its head and wings.; A person who is foolish or easily deceived. ■ "I fell for the cob's old tricks again."
Commando A group of highly trained and equipped military personnel who are able to carry out complex missions in a short amount of time. ■ "The commando raided the enemy base, leaving nothing but chaos in their wake."
concoction A mixture of various ingredients, often used to create something amusing or absurd. ■ "His attempt at making a chocolate fountain was nothing short of a concoction of chaos and mess. It ended up more like a chocolate waterfall."
cropped adjective Shortened or cut off in length, particularly at the edges. ■ "Her hair was cropped so short that it looked like a pixie cut."
cruse A short and easy journey with a car or truck. ■ "I can't decide between taking the train or going on a cruse to get to work."
curt A very short and rude person. ■ She was so curt, I'm surprised she didn't break into a song about rudeness.
database A collection of data organized in a way that allows for easy retrieval and analysis. ■ I used my database to find the average height of all my friends. Turns out, they're all pretty short.
ditty A short, humorous poem or song. ■ "I woke up with a ditty in my head this morning. It said, 'Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing!' I couldn't stop singing it all day!"
doe A large, clumsy female deer with a short, rounded neck and wide ears. ■ "I saw a doe running through the forest. It was so clumsy that it stumbled over its own hooves and fell on its face!"
Dominick A person who is very short and has a big nose. ■ "I saw a dominick walking down the street and couldn't help but laugh at his funny appearance."
downing The act of getting drunk on a large amount of alcohol in a short period of time. ■ "I accidentally downed a whole bottle of whiskey at the bar last night and woke up with a terrible hangover."
drank To consume large amounts of alcohol in a short period of time, often to the point of intoxication or stupor. ■ "I drank so much beer at the bar last night that I barely remember how I got home."
Dwarves Small, stout human beings with short legs and large feet ■ Why did the dwarf cross the road? To get to the other side, of course!
em A short, sharp sound made by the tongue against the roof of one's mouth. ■ "I had an em in my throat when I saw the spider crawl across my pillow."
Ephemeral Something that lasts for a very short time or is fleeting. ■ "The happiness I felt after winning the lottery was ephemeral. It lasted all of two weeks before I started missing my old life again."
errand A short trip to the store or another nearby location to pick up a specific item. ■ "I need to run an errand, but I can't find my keys!"
Extraordinary Of such an exceptional or unusual character as to be considered extraordinary. ■ "Her ability to juggle five balls at once is nothing short of extraordinary."
farthing A small unit of distance or measurement, equivalent to one-sixteenth of a mile. ■ I'm only a short walk away, just around the farthing!
Feats Amazing or impressive things that someone does, especially in a competition or for entertainment. ■ "The juggler's feat of balancing five tennis balls at once was nothing short of remarkable."
ferrets Small, carnivorous mammals with long, slender snouts and short legs. They are often kept as pets. ■ I had a ferret named Sparky who loved to chew on my socks.
fluke An extremely lucky event or occurrence. ■ When I found out my car key was in my back pocket, it was nothing short of a fluke. But hey, I'll take it!
Fuels A funny definition for the word fuels ■ Example usage: "I fuel my car with laughter, because life is too short not to have a good time!"
fusilli a type of short, spiral-shaped pasta ■ "I can never remember the name of that other type of pasta. It's always fusilli to me."