short·y also short·ie 
(shôrtē)
(shôrtē)n. pl. short·ies
1. Derogatory A person who is short in stature.
2. Informal Something of less than usual size, length, or duration, such as a wetsuit that has short sleeves and legs that end above the knee.
adj.
Informal
Informal
Of less than usual size, length, or duration: shorty gloves; a shortie nightgown.