shorter

adj. having less length, height, or time than something else.

adj. the comparative form of 'short', indicating a smaller measurement in distance, height, or duration relative to another entity.

“The new road is much shorter than the old one, so we will arrive early.”

“The winter days grow significantly shorter as the solstice approaches, forcing the local wildlife to adjust their foraging patterns.”

n. someone who sells stocks they don't own yet, hoping the price will go down so they can buy them back cheaper.

n. a market participant who engages in short selling, borrowing an asset to sell it with the intention of repurchasing it at a lower price.

“The shorters lost a lot of money when the company's stock price suddenly went up.”

“Market volatility increased as the shorters were forced to cover their positions following the unexpected quarterly earnings report.”

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