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/ˈskwɒt.ɪŋ/
Meaning & Definition
noun
The act of squatting; the position of being low to the ground.
His squatting for a long time made his legs sore.
verb
To crouch or sit on one's heels, or to occupy a space typically not intended for that use.
The children were squatting in the grass, playing with insects.
To unlawfully occupy an uninhabited building or land.
The group of people were squatting in the abandoned warehouse.
Etymology
From the Old French 'esquatir', which means to crouch.
Common Phrases and Expressions
squat down
To lower oneself into a squatting position.
squat a place
To occupy a place unlawfully.
Related Words
crouch
To bend down and forward with the body.
perch
To sit on a high or elevated position.
Slang Meanings
To occupy property without permission.
They were squatting in an old warehouse downtown.
To perform squats as an exercise.
I need to do some squatting at the gym to strengthen my legs.