What does it mean when a guy calls you shawty?

[thatshydork]

Earlier today I was called shawty by a guy and I was wondering what that meant?

[hassan9873]

It can be casual, and might be because he wanted your attention.
I don't think he mean to disrespect you or something.. it's a slang, a compliment too..

[rigmarole]

Someone that is short, a woman/kid, or someone that's naive...

https://www.youtube.com/embed/QxtijLWAaJY

[Still-alive]

Google search says its slang among African American communities for a short young and attractive woman. its a compliment.

[Anonymous]

Google is at your disposal.

[LaFemmeFatale_1]

I’d much rather be called “Miss”

[Erron_Black]

so u are shawty

[kareka]

Why he said it?

[Anonymous]

Black guy I suppose?