sawed-off

adjective

ˈsȯd-ˌȯf How to pronounce sawed-off (audio)
Definition of sawed-offnext
as in short
having relatively little height he was an unpleasant, sawed-off man who seemed to believe that aggressiveness could make up for his perceived deficiency

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  1. short
  2. little
  3. small
Adjective
  • And then there's North Beach, a secluded, scenic 1,000-foot stretch along the Caribbean just a short walk from the main resort area.
    Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Most canines can go on walks if the temperature doesn't fall below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, but those with shorter coats will be more sensitive, according to the website Dogster.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of short
Adjective
  • Tens of thousands of social media users mocked the death of the health insurance CEO and showed little sympathy after the killing.
    Holly Yan, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Half the fun of making these little sweets is unwrapping the mini chocolates.
    Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of little
Adjective
  • Many were small, but if the thunderstorm coincided with Santa Ana winds, the gusts could blow embers into the canyons, spreading the conflagration rapidly.
    Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Shaikh said the swap is happening in the food hall's incubator section, where small businesses can get a stall and a six month lease to try out new concepts.
    Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of small
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