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squirt

|squirt|

B1

🇺🇸

/skwɜrt/

🇬🇧

/skwɜːt/

quick liquid stream

Etymology
Etymology Information

'squirt' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'squirten,' where 'squirten' meant 'to eject liquid.'

Historical Evolution

'squirten' transformed into the modern English word 'squirt.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to eject liquid,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a small, quick stream of liquid.

A squirt of water hit my face.

Synonyms

Verb 1

to force a liquid to flow out in a thin stream.

He squirted ketchup on his fries.

Synonyms

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