Squatted Meaning in English
word · lemma: squat
Definition
Past tense of 'squat'. Means to bend your knees and lower your body close to the ground, sitting on your heels. Can also mean to settle or live somewhere illegally, especially in an empty building.
Usage & Nuances
'Squatted' is usually informal when talking about bending the knees. It is also a legal/urban term for illegally living in a property ('squatted in an abandoned house'). Do not confuse with 'sat'. Usually used with 'down' ('squatted down') for the physical action.
Example Sentences
She squatted to tie her shoes.
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The cat squatted silently in the grass.
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He squatted next to his little brother.
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We squatted in an empty building for a week before finding an apartment.
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She squatted down to talk to the child at eye level.
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The fitness coach squatted with heavy weights during the demonstration.
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