Synonyms for

Squatting

Verb / ˈskwɑ:tɪŋ / Another word for squatting — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of crouching or sitting close to the ground with knees bent and heels close to or touching the buttocks or back of the thighs.

Synonyms & similar words

kneebend hunkerdown scrunchup squat scrunch crouch hunker crouching hunching sitting perching settling perching hunkering kneeling cowering couching

Example sentences

  1. The cat was squatting next to the flower bed.
  2. The baseball player was squatting behind home plate.
  3. The hiker was squatting by the river to take a break.
  4. The child was squatting to play with a toy on the ground.
  5. The gardener was squatting to pull weeds from the garden.

Quotes

  • "I don't know what's worse, being squatting in a jail cell or being in a grave." - Suge Knight
  • "I remember squatting on the floor, trying to figure out how you can make a show about this guy." - Ryan Murphy
  • "When you're squatting on a cold bucket, you don't give a damn what you're wearing." - Nora Roberts

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