noun
squib
Squib (noun) means a small firework that throws out sparks instead of exploding.
noun
1
A small firework that throws out sparks instead of exploding.
"English Navy squibs set fire to two dozen enemy ships in a Dutch harbor during the 16th-century battle against the Spanish Armada."
2
A small device used to set off an explosive or start a rocket.
3
A type of slow-burning fuse.
4
A small firecracker sold to the public, often joined in a group that goes off one after another from a single fuse.
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Etymology
Possibly imitative of a small explosion.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of squib?
"squib" (noun) means a small firework that throws out sparks instead of exploding.
What are the different meanings of squib?
"squib" has 3 main meanings: 1. A small firework that throws out sparks instead of exploding; 2. A small device used to set off an explosive or start a rocket; 3. A type of slow-burning fuse.
