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Word: Squib
Speech Type: Noun
early 16th century (in squib (sense 1 of the noun)): of unknown origin; perhaps imitative of a small explosion. The verb was first recorded in squib (sense 2 of the verb) (late 16th century)
skwɪb
a small firework that burns with a hissing sound before exploding.
Short Definition:small firework that burns with hissing sound before exploding
a short piece of satirical writing.
Short Definition:short piece of satirical writing
a small, slight, or weak person, especially a child.
Short Definition:small, slight, or weak person
a short kick on a kick-off.
Short Definition:short kick on kick-off
Word: Squib
Speech Type: Verb
skwɪb
kick (the ball) a comparatively short distance on a kick-off; execute (a kick) in this way
Short Definition:kick ball comparatively short distance on kick-off
Examples:- we decided to squib the kick
utter, write, or publish a satirical or sarcastic attack
Short Definition:utter, write, or publish satirical or sarcastic attack
Examples:- it is a sport now to taunt and squib and deride at other men's virtues
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