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/skwɒt/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A position in which a person sits down on their haunches.
He assumed a squat to get a better look at the ground.
An act of occupying a space or property without legal right.
The squat turned into a legal battle with the property owner.
A physical exercise in which a person lowers their hips from a standing position and then stands back up.
Doing squats is an effective way to strengthen your legs.
verb
To crouch down on one's heels or sit on the ground.
She squatted down to tie her shoelaces.
To occupy an uninhabited building or land without permission.
They decided to squat in the abandoned warehouse.
adjective
Short and thick or wide.
The squat little building looked out of place in the skyline.
Etymology
Middle English, from Old French 'esquatier', from Vulgar Latin *excoctare 'to cook up, process'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
squat down
to lower oneself to a crouching position.
squatty
having a short and thick build or shape.
squat rack
a piece of gym equipment used for squats.
Related Words
crouch
to bend one's knees and lower the body.
squat thrust
a physical exercise involving a squat followed by a jump to standing position.
Slang Meanings
Nothing; zero.
I have squats in my bank account.
To be in a state of relaxation or inactivity.
I'm just squatting at home this weekend.