squat (Meaning)
squat (n)
exercising by repeatedly assuming a crouching position with the knees bent; strengthens the leg muscles
a small worthless amount
the act of assuming or maintaining a crouching position with the knees bent and the buttocks near the heels
squat (v)
sit on one's heels
be close to the earth, or be disproportionately wide
occupy (a dwelling) illegally
squat (s)
short and thick; as e.g. having short legs and heavy musculature
having a low center of gravity; built low to the ground
Synonyms & Antonyms of squat
squat Sentence Examples
- The tiny cabin had a low ceiling, forcing visitors to squat to enter.
- The hikers crouched in a squat when they heard a rustling in the bushes.
- The weightlifter performed a deep squat, feeling the burn in his thighs.
- The children played a game of "squat tag," where they had to squat whenever they were chased.
- The cat arched its back and lowered into a squat, preparing to pounce.
- The yoga instructor guided the students through a series of squats to improve their flexibility.
- The park benches were too low for the tall man, so he had to squat awkwardly to sit.
- The elderly woman struggled to squat down to pick up her fallen groceries.
- The basketball player crouched in a squat before leaping into the air for a dunk.
- The construction workers used a squat toilet in the portable restroom on the job site.
FAQs About the word squat
exercising by repeatedly assuming a crouching position with the knees bent; strengthens the leg muscles, a small worthless amount, the act of assuming or mainta
plump,stout, stumpy, squatty, sturdy, stocky, thick, dumpy, round, heavyset
slim, spare, angular, thin, skinny, slender,lean, puny, delicate, lanky
The tiny cabin had a low ceiling, forcing visitors to squat to enter.
The hikers crouched in a squat when they heard a rustling in the bushes.
The weightlifter performed a deep squat, feeling the burn in his thighs.
The children played a game of "squat tag," where they had to squat whenever they were chased.
