Squat Meaning

There are 8 meaning(s) for word Squat

Meaning 1 : having a low center of gravity; built low to the ground

    Synonyms : underslung
Meaning 2 : the act of assuming or maintaining a crouching position with the knees bent and the buttocks near the heels

    Synonyms : squatting
Meaning 3 : a small worthless amount

    Synonyms : diddley,  diddly,  diddly-shit,  diddly-squat,  diddlyshit,  diddlysquat,  doodly-squat,  jack,  shit
Meaning 4 : sit on one's heels

    Example : In some cultures, the women give birth while squatting

    Synonyms : crouch,  hunker,  hunker down,  scrunch,  scrunch up
Meaning 5 : exercising by repeatedly assuming a crouching position with the knees bent; strengthens the leg muscles

    Synonyms : knee bend,  squatting
Meaning 6 : short and thick; as e.g. having short legs and heavy musculature

    Example : a little church with a squat tower,a squatty red smokestack

    Synonyms : chunky,  dumpy,  low-set,  squatty,  stumpy
Meaning 7 : be close to the earth, or be disproportionately wide

    Example : The building squatted low

Meaning 8 : occupy (a dwelling) illegally

How to Pronounce Squat

  • skwɑt