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The author is showing from this information that the word "Shawty" Was created in Atlanta though it was a word substitute word for the word "shorty"meaning A short person or child but the span of the word has grown to include all people, especially a girl who is very attractive; it is mostly used as a term of endearment to others or just a way of adressing someone,the word shawty can be used as a greeting farewall or in the place of peoples names or pronouns(he,she,her). but the word developed over the years meaning good looking woman or your girlfriend. but the word shawty can be used in a variety of ways.

"Shawty." Urban Dictionary. N.p., n.d. Web. 31 Mar. 2010. .