Shawty

As a Noun (Slang, Informal)

1. A term of endearment for a woman, often used in hip-hop and urban culture (e.g., “Hey shawty, you look good today.”).
2. A casual way to refer to a romantic interest or attractive person (e.g., “That’s my shawty right there.”).
3. Sometimes used to describe a short person (e.g., “He’s a lil’ shawty, but he’s cool.”).

Word History

The word shawty is derived from shorty, originally used in African American Vernacular English (AAVE) to refer to a young person or someone of short stature. Over time, especially in hip-hop culture, it evolved into a term of affection or flirtation. It became widely popular in the 2000s through rap and R&B music.

Examples

1. “Shawty, what you doin’ later?”
2. “That’s my shawty, she always holds me down.”
3. “He called me shawty just ‘cause I’m 5’2″!”

Synonyms (depending on context)

Bae, boo, babe, honey, cutie

Related Words

Shorty, baby, girl, sweetheart, homie

Antonyms (No direct antonym, but could be the opposite of a pet name or term of affection.)

Stranger, nobody, enemy