Short refers to YouTube shorts. It is short-form video content from YouTube, similar to Instagram Reels, Facebook Reels, and TikTok. It is a way to connect with your audience using a smartphone and upload it on your YouTube channel. YouTube Shorts are 15 to 60 seconds long. These YouTube Shorts were launched when major social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and others shifted to video content, specifically short-form content. 

Users can see Shorts on the YouTube app, as they are highly discoverable and attract viewers who subscribe to your channel. Short offers various features, including animated text, controlling the speed of your footage, and editing multiple clips to create one Short. 

Example 

Here’s an example of YouTube Shorts.