It can reference a good friend, a small child, a newcomer or even someone(a girl) shorter than you...

But the most prevalent use, is to describe a Girl,girlfriend or particularly attractive woman...
That's what T-Pain has in mind when he sings, "I'ma buy you a drank... Then I'ma take you home with me...I got money in the bank...Shawty, what you think 'bout that?"
by Kisaru Samarakoon. July 17, 2008
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ok ok ok...the word shawty originated in the A (atlanta) and it simply is a way to address someone...female or male
Ay shawty!!! come ova here and look at this!!!
by Ms. Red March 10, 2006
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a short pereon who cant reach the top of the cookie jarr/troll with crazy hair.
Shawty can't reach reach those oreos.
by Hot Stuff Stunna April 05, 2010
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A girl that many rappers seem to have sex and dance with.
T Pain- Ooh Shawty!
by UrbanWordz December 20, 2010
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