squat

noun

the act of assuming or maintaining a crouching position with the knees bent and the buttocks near the heels

a small worthless amount

exercising by repeatedly assuming a crouching position with the knees bent

verb

occupy (a dwelling) illegally

be close to the earth, or be disproportionately wide

sit on one's heels

adjective

having a low center of gravity

short and thick

Roots

cogeresquat- · Latin · force together

Synonyms for squat

squattyadj crouchn dumpyadj stumpyadj stoopv kneelingn chunkyadj supineadj cowerv stockyadj

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Where does squat come from?

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