First Known Use: 15th century
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1squirt
verb \ˈskwərt\
: to suddenly force (a liquid) out through a small opening
of a liquid : to suddenly be forced out through a small opening
: to make (someone or something) wet with a stream of liquid
Full Definition of SQUIRT
intransitive verb
: to come forth in a sudden rapid stream from a narrow opening : spurt
transitive verb
: to cause to squirt
— squirt·er noun
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Origin of SQUIRT
Middle English; akin to Low German swirtjen to squirt
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2squirt
noun
: a small amount of liquid that is produced by squeezing or squirting something
: an annoying person who is small and usually young
Full Definition of SQUIRT
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a : an impudent youngster b : kid 3
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First Known Use of SQUIRT
15th century
SQUIRT Defined for Kids
1squirt
verb \ˈskwərt\
squirt·edsquirt·ing
Definition of SQUIRT for Kids
: to shoot out liquid in a thin stream : spurt
2squirt
noun
Definition of SQUIRT for Kids
: a small powerful stream of liquid : jet
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