squid
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Noun — A soft-bodied sea creature with eight arms and two longer tentacles, related to octopuses and cuttlefish.
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Etymology
Origin unknown; possibly an old sailors' alteration of the word "squirt."
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What does “squid” mean?
The word “squid” means a soft-bodied sea creature with eight arms and two longer tentacles, related to octopuses and cuttlefish. In plain terms, a tentacled sea creature often eaten as calamari — or, in biker slang, a reckless rider.
How do you pronounce “squid”?
“Squid” is pronounced skwihd (/skwɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “squid” in a sentence?
Here is “squid” used in a sentence: “The restaurant served grilled squid with garlic and lemon.”
What part of speech is “squid”?
“Squid” is a noun.
Is “squid” a common word?
“Squid” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “squid” have?
“Squid” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a soft-bodied sea creature with eight arms and two longer tentacles, related to octopuses and cuttlefish.