Squat Definition
squat
adjective
- short and thick; as e.g. having short legs and heavy musculature; "some people seem born to be square and chunky"; "a dumpy little dumpling of a woman"; "dachshunds are long lowset dogs with drooping ears"; "a little church with a squat tower"; "a squatty red smokestack"; "a stumpy ungainly figure"
- having a low center of gravity; built low to the ground
noun
- exercising by repeatedly assuming a crouching position with the knees bent; strengthens the leg muscles
- a small worthless amount; "you don't know jack"
- the act of assuming or maintaining a crouching position with the knees bent and the buttocks near the heels
verb
- sit on one's heels; "In some cultures, the women give birth while squatting"; "The children hunkered down to protect themselves from the sandstorm"
- be close to the earth, or be disproportionately wide; "The building squatted low"
- occupy (a dwelling) illegally
"Squat" in song lyrics
See how squat is used in real songs:
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"Push it man, don't be scared to squat"
Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) f/ Mac Dre — Cadillac Girl -
"Then she joining in both of them grabbing they socks, squat"
Camp Lo — How You Walkin -
"Flick up the block then cop her squat"
Cap.One f/ Nokio (Dru Hill) — They Luv Dat
Words that rhyme with squat
Usage tips for "squat"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "squat" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for squat to find words that pair well.