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Mr. Tom Posted 10 years ago
Vocabulary

Use of short-heighted

Hi

Is the adjective "short-heighted" common in everyday English? How often do native speakers use it? It is very common in India and Pakistan.

Thanks,

Tom
  

Top answer

No, I've never heard that. We just say eg Jim is short. eg Mary is tall.

— Clive

  • No, I've never heard that.
  • We just say eg Jim is short.
  • eg Mary is tall.
  • Clive
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4 Answers
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No, I've never heard that. We just say
eg Jim is short.
eg Mary is tall.

Clive
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Or the politically correct "vertically challenged".Emotion: smile

BillJ
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Mr. TomIs the adjective "short-heighted" common in everyday English?
No.
Mr. TomHow often do native speakers use it?
They don't.
Mr. TomIt is very common in India and Pakistan.
It seems to be a mangling by non-native speakers who have misunderstood short-sighted
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