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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

squatting

/skwɒtɪŋ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does squatting mean?

noun, verb

The act of sitting or kneeling on one's haunches, typically with the soles of the feet flat on the ground. To occupy a place, especially a house or building, without permission.

Example

"The homeless man was accused of squatting in the abandoned building."

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