Someone under the 25th percentile for stature for their age, sex, and country.
(5'7" and under for men and 5'2" and under for women in the US)
(5'7" and under for men and 5'2" and under for women in the US)
by Silvio July 27, 2003
1.) noun, A cigarrette, having been previously smoked, but not completely, suggesting the later use and finish of said cigarette.
by MHSer06 April 19, 2004
The small coffee size at Starbuck's; the only size on the menu there that makes any sense (et al Tall, Grande, Vente).
"Short" is the smallest size Starbuck's offers, but you'll only get this if you ask for it by name. If you do order a "small" the barista will likely give you a "Tall" because anyone asking for a "small" will get the "Tall", which is the smallest size for which the prices are actually on the menu. Also only their hot drinks can be served in the "Short" size. Sound confsing? Yeah, I hate Starbuck's too!
by Tenacious Faulker May 18, 2009
generally lacking or deficient in some crucial aspect – most commonly as a result of compromised cognitive function.
by Sen Besey May 17, 2020
by tsukikodream October 29, 2010
Military and prison adjective for describing someone nearing the end of their tour of duty, enlistment or incarceration. A short-timer is someone who has less then 90 days to serve. A Korean War veteran told me these terms were in wide use in the late 1940s; they have been in continuous wide use in the military since then.
Sargeant: "Get you head out of your ass -- make something of yourself soldier."
Private (to self): "I'm short . . . I don't give a fuck."
Private (to self): "I'm short . . . I don't give a fuck."
by Bill Peters August 22, 2006