Shorts that often are nothing but sheer strips of cloth, with visible pockets hanging from the seems. The butt will often slip from the clothing, implying a "sexy look."
Short-shorts worn over leotards by gymnasts and dancers. They are form fitting and body hugging, usually containing spandex or similar. Many times low-rise and have a 1-2 inch "leg" (which isn't much) They offer a slight bit more modesty than a leotard alone during practice or warm-up.
An excuse for the word panties. No, it's not shorts if your underwear is longer, hoes.
What myspacewhores wear when they do that obnoxiouspeace sign and pout in the mirror, an obvious plea for pervy comments and giggles of "oh stawwpp it!!" teeheehee.