This is the 12683rd most frequent Russian word.
короткая
Short.
Use of 'короткая' as an adjective to describe the length of a road.
Короткая дорога ведёт прямо к парку.
The short road leads directly to the park.
Use of 'короткая' as an adjective to describe the length of the skirt.
Мне не нравится эта короткая юбка.
I don't like this short skirt.
Use of 'короткая' as an adjective to describe the length of the story.