(rail transport, US) alternative form of shortline. / see also short and line for other senses.

plural of short and

(finance) To buy in such stocks as have been sold short, in order to meet one's engagements, etc.

(attributive) Boyshort.

(of hair) As short as that usually found on boys.

(US) Alternative form of at short notice

very little warning or preparation time.

Having little wit, judgment, or intellect.

Having little time to run from its date; soon due.

(Philippines, slang) Extremely short shorts, worn by women, that exposes the buttocks.