1. the act of crouching with knees bent
2. the illegal occupation of abandoned property

1. crouching close to the ground with knees bent
Usage: present participle of squat
2. occupying an abandoned or unoccupied building illegally
Usage: present participle of squat

Examples

• She was squatting by the campfire to warm her hands.
• The children were squatting in the garden looking for bugs.
• Homeless families have been squatting in the abandoned warehouse.
• The police evicted people who were squatting in the empty building.
• Squatting is a good exercise for strengthening leg muscles.
• The city has strict laws against squatting in vacant properties.
• He spent an hour squatting behind the bushes waiting for the deer.