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Definitions for Squib

[1] a short and witty or sarcastic saying or writing.
[2] Journalism . a short news story, often used as a filler.
[3] a small firework, consisting of a tube or ball filled with powder, that burns with a hissing noise terminated usually by a slight explosion.
[4] a firecracker broken in the middle so that it burns with a hissing noise but does not explode.
[5] Australian . a coward.
[6] an electric, pyrotechnic device for firing the igniter of a rocket engine, especially a solid-propellant engine.
[7] Obsolete . a mean or paltry fellow.
[8] to write squibs.
[9] to shoot a squib.
[10] to explode with a small, sharp sound.
[11] to move swiftly and irregularly.
[12] Australian . to be afraid. to flee; escape.
[13] to assail in squibs or lampoons.
[14] to toss, shoot, or utilize as a squib.
[15] a firework, usually having a tube filled with gunpowder, that burns with a hissing noise and culminates in a small explosion
[16] a firework that does not explode because of a fault; dud
[17] a short witty attack; lampoon
[18] an electric device for firing a rocket engine
[19] obsolete an insignificant person
[20] Australian and NZ slang a coward
[21] damp squib something intended but failing to impress
[22] (intr) to sound, move, or explode like a squib
[23] (intr) to let off or shoot a squib
[24] to write a squib against (someone)
[25] (intr) to move in a quick irregular fashion
[26] (intr) Australian slang to behave in a cowardly fashion

Words related to Squib

advice, comment, story, memorandum, directive, picture, notification, memo, instruction, criticism, order, note, warning, manifesto, proclamation, advertisement, poster, news, review, witticism

Words nearby Squib

squeezed joint, squeezy, squeg, squelch, squeteague, squib, squib kick, squibb, squid, squidgy, squiffed

Origin of Squib

First recorded in 1515–25; origin uncertain

Other words from Squib

squib·bish , adjective

Word origin for Squib

C16: probably imitative of a quick light explosion

Synonyms for Squib

burlesque, caricature, invective, pasquinade, pastiche, ridicule, roast, skit, takedown, takeoff, pasquil, send-up