shortball

This phrase comes from cricket terminology. In cricket, a shortball is a fast, rising delivery that causes discomfort to the batsman, and can sometimes result in an injury from being struck by the ball.

In social situations, a short ball can be most loosely defined as anything that causes annoyance, discomfort, or rejection.

Sometimes, when saying "Shortball!', people use an accompanying hand action as if to fend the ball away from their chin, similar to a batsman in cricket. Experienced shortballers sometimes only perform the hand action without saying the word, or just abbreviate the phrase to "Short!"

1: "Hey mate, are you coming to the pub tonight?"
2: "No mate, I have to watch some paint dry at my house"
1: "Shortball there"

1: "Dude, I got locked outside and had to sleep in the snow!"
2: "Shortball there"

1: "So I got back to her place, and she just wanted to watch movies and talk about feelings!"
2: "Shortball"

by hammo1405 March 4, 2011

Short

Someone below average height

Tall person: Ur short
Short person: I may be short but ur ugly and i still have time to grow

by gurliegurl55 January 7, 2011

short crew

An exclusive group of 10 - 12 year old shit rats from tsawwassen. In there spare time they smoke prime times, drink absolute vodka and black out. The gangsters are all under 5'4 and aren't planning on growing. The leader of the pack "Willy J" has recently gone viral with his new mixtape "Anotha nigga dead" #mobsters

The short crew is meeting up with bhack at noon

by Cocksucker22345 February 12, 2014

a few sandwiches short of a picnic

Someone who is not altogether in the mental sense; nevertheless someone who can be considered a blundering dumbass.

Dude 1: Why is that guy rolling little pieces of crap into shapes?
Dude 2: I believe he is "a few sandwiches short of a picnic" better let him be.

by Nameless Here Forevermore July 16, 2008

Long Story Short

Taking a long story and summarizing its main points, skipping over unnecessary details

I wanted to tell you all about my amazing day , but long story short, I totaled your car!!

by .PiCe.NuSSy. October 25, 2008

short bus

School vehicle meant for special education students. Many are equipped with wheelchair lifts. Most seats are equipped with restraining belts.

by Alex February 2, 2003

Taking the long horse for a short walk

Generally, this term is used by those who need to release urine. The symbolism of "long horse" and "short walk" are up to the user's interpretation.

John: You know, though our conversation is enthralling, I admit I must taking the long horse for a short walk. In other words, I must urinate, as you may know from the saying's entry on Urban Dictionary.
Jane: Ok.

by Long Horse Short Walk October 2, 2021