A short person is someone who is smaller than average in height. The term 'Titch' (5 letters) is a British slang word for a very small person, while 'DEBTOR' (6 letters) is someone who owes money to another person or organization. 'RUNT' (4 letters) is an informal term for a small or weak person, and 'Ower' (4 letters) is a Scottish word for a person who is responsible for something. All of these terms can be used to describe a short person.