squirt

1 of 2

verb

squirted; squirting; squirts

intransitive verb

: to come forth in a sudden rapid stream from a narrow opening : spurt

transitive verb

: to cause to squirt
squirter noun

squirt

2 of 2

noun

1
a
: an instrument (such as a syringe) for squirting a liquid
b
: a small quick stream : jet
c
: the action or an instance of squirting
2
a
: an impudent youngster

Examples of squirt in a Sentence

Verb He squirted some oil on the door hinge. She squirted ketchup all over her fries. Some snakes can squirt venom from their mouths. Water squirted out from a hole in the pipe. Juice from the lemon squirted into my eye. Noun an annoying little squirt who kept pestering me Listen squirt, I'm in charge here. She started playing guitar when she was just a little squirt.
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Verb
Very Delta, Work’s podcast and YouTube show, is a reliable treasure trove of meme-worthy moments, including but not limited to: Delta Work imitating a Subway worker squirting out mayo and Delta Work unearthing the nuances of iced tea. Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2024 The puck squirted toward the goal line and was eventually knocked in by Compher in a bit of a bad-luck ending for the Penguins. Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Noun
One of the quickest and easiest ways to clean your disposal is to run warm water, squirt dish soap into the drain, and turn on the garbage disposal. Julia Mitchem, Architectural Digest, 30 Dec. 2024 Tanning nasal sprays have entered the illicit tanning market as a way to get a sunless tan by inhaling a squirt of the product through your nose. Marisa Garshick, Verywell Health, 30 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for squirt 

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English; akin to Low German swirtjen to squirt

First Known Use

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of squirt was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Squirt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/squirt. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

squirt

1 of 2 verb
1
: to come forth or shoot out in a sudden rapid stream : spurt
2
: to wet with a sudden rapid stream

squirt

2 of 2 noun
1
a
: a small quick stream : jet
b
: the action of squirting
2
: a disrespectful youngster

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