verb
Uncommon
squirt
skwurt
Squirt (verb) means to force liquid out in a quick, thin stream. Example: “She squirted ketchup onto her chips.”
verb
1
To force liquid out in a quick, thin stream.
"She squirted ketchup onto her chips."
"He squirted water at his friends with the hose."
noun
1
A quick, thin jet of liquid.
"A squirt of lemon juice brightens the dish."
2
Informal: a small child, or an annoyingly cocky young person.
"Watch it, squirt — this isn't your fight."
How to use squirt
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo spray liquid in a thin stream, or a small jet of liquid — informally, also a term for a cheeky kid.
Common pairings
squirt of
squirt gun
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Word forms
- Plural
- squirts
- Third person singular
- squirts
- Past tense
- squirted
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Etymology
From Middle English squirten, of uncertain origin, probably imitative of the sound.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for squirt
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What does “squirt” mean?
The word “squirt” means to force liquid out in a quick, thin stream. In plain terms, to spray liquid in a thin stream, or a small jet of liquid — informally, also a term for a cheeky kid.
How do you pronounce “squirt”?
“Squirt” is pronounced skwurt (/skwɝt/ in IPA).
How do you use “squirt” in a sentence?
Here is “squirt” used in a sentence: “She squirted ketchup onto her chips.”
What part of speech is “squirt”?
Depending on how it is used, “squirt” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “squirt” come from?
The word “squirt” comes from Middle English. From Middle English squirten, of uncertain origin, probably imitative of the sound.
Is “squirt” a common word?
“Squirt” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “squirt” have?
“Squirt” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to force liquid out in a quick, thin stream.
