Question: what does it mean when a man calls you shorty?
Answer: Shawty, shorty, or shortie is an American slang used as a term of endearment for an attractive woman or a girlfriend, that was particularly popular in hip hop from the 2000s. "Shawty" is a Southern derivation of "shorty" and can also refer to someone smaller than you, a newcomer, a child, or a good friend.