noun
squib
Squib (noun) means a small firework that is intended to spew sparks rather than explode.
noun
1
A small firework that is intended to spew sparks rather than explode.
2
A similar device used to ignite an explosive or launch a rocket, etc.
3
A kind of slow match or safety fuse.
4
Any small firecracker sold to the general public, usually in special clusters designed to explode in series after a single master fuse is lit.
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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 is intended to spew sparks rather than explode.
What are the different meanings of squib?
"squib" has 3 main meanings: 1. A small firework that is intended to spew sparks rather than explode; 2. A similar device used to ignite an explosive or launch a rocket, etc; 3. A kind of slow match or safety fuse.