Squatting is a term that refers to the act of crouching down in a low position with the knees bent. There are numerous synonyms for this word, such as crouching, hunching, stooping, and ducking. The word "crouching" implies a similar posture as squatting, but with a more upright upper body. "Hunching" refers to stooping forward with the shoulders and upper back rounded. "Stooping" suggests a forward bending position with the backbone curved. Lastly, "ducking" denotes the act of lowering one's head and body quickly to avoid something or someone. All these words are interchangeable and can be used in place of "squattings" to convey the same meaning.