Meaning & Definition of word "Squatting"
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Squatting
/ˈskwɒt.ɪŋ/
noun:
- 1. The act of squatting; the position of being low to the ground.
- Example: His squatting for a long time made his legs sore.
verb:
- 1. To crouch or sit on one's heels, or to occupy a space typically not intended for that use.
- Example: The children were squatting in the grass, playing with insects.
- 2. To unlawfully occupy an uninhabited building or land.
- Example: 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 of squatting
Meaning: To occupy property without permission.
Example Sentence: They were squatting in an old warehouse downtown.
Meaning: To perform squats as an exercise.
Example Sentence: I need to do some squatting at the gym to strengthen my legs.