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- [skwib]
- /skwɪb/
- /skwɪb/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [skwib]
- /skwɪb/
Definitions of squib word
- noun squib a short and witty or sarcastic saying or writing. 1
- noun squib Journalism. a short news story, often used as a filler. 1
- noun squib a small firework, consisting of a tube or ball filled with powder, that burns with a hissing noise terminated usually by a slight explosion. 1
- noun squib a firecracker broken in the middle so that it burns with a hissing noise but does not explode. 1
- noun squib Australian. a coward. 1
- noun squib an electric, pyrotechnic device for firing the igniter of a rocket engine, especially a solid-propellant engine. 1
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Origin of squib
First appearance:
before 1515 One of the 27% oldest English words
First recorded in 1515-25; origin uncertain
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Parts of speech for Squib
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
squib popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
squib usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for squib
noun squib
- advertisement — An advertisement is an announcement in a newspaper, on television, or on a poster about something such as a product, event, or job.
- advertising — Advertising is the activity of creating advertisements and making sure people see them.
- billings — Josh (dʒɑʃ ) ; jäsh) (pseud. of Henry Wheeler Shaw) 1818-85; U.S. humorist
- bon mot — A bon mot is a clever, witty remark.
- info — information.
verb squib
- caricaturing — a picture, description, etc., ludicrously exaggerating the peculiarities or defects of persons or things: His caricature of the mayor in this morning's paper is the best he's ever drawn.
- lampoon — a sharp, often virulent satire directed against an individual or institution; a work of literature, art, or the like, ridiculing severely the character or behavior of a person, society, etc.
- caricatured — Simple past tense and past participle of caricature.
Antonyms for squib
noun squib
- hiding — the pelt or skin of one of the larger animals (cow, horse, buffalo, etc.), raw or dressed.
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