Definition of squib - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
entertainmentRare UK small firework that spews sparksRare UK
- The squib lit up the night with sparks.
2.
firearmsTECH. US malfunction where a bullet gets stuck in a gunTECH. US
- The gun jammed due to a squib.
3.
literatureDated UK short witty piece of writingDated UK
- He published a squib in the local paper.
4.
ignition deviceTECH. device to ignite explosives or rocketsTECH.
- The squib was used to launch the rocket.
5.
special effectsTECH. small explosive for special effectsTECH.
- The actor wore a squib for the gunshot scene.
6.
legalDated summary of a legal actionDated
- The casebook included a squib for each case.
Verb
1.
fireworkstr. TECH. UK fire a small explosive chargetr. TECH. UK
- The crew squibbed the charges for special effects in the film..
2.
sarcasmtr./intr. Dated UK throw squibs or utter sarcastic remarkstr./intr. Dated UK
- He squibbed at his opponent during the debate.
3.
movementintr. Rare move in a quick irregular fashionintr. Rare
- The rabbit squibbed across the field.
4.
avoidancetr. Dated UK dodge something difficult or challengingtr. Dated UK
- She squibbed the tough questions during the interview.
5.
writingtr. Dated UK write a short humorous piecetr. Dated UK
- He squibbed a witty note in the margins of his book..
Images of squib
small firework that spews sparks 
device to ignite explosives or rockets 
small explosive for special effects
Expressions with squib
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something that fails to meet expectations or is less exciting than anticipated
The much-hyped product launch turned out to be a damp squib..
Origin of squib
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Examples of squib in a sentence
A squib was used during the festival to entertain the crowd. The shooter was cautious after experiencing a squib. A squib can be dangerous if not handled properly. Her squib about the mayor was hilarious. The magazine featured a squib on the new restaurant. A faulty squib can be dangerous in fireworks.
Engineers tested the squib before the launch. The director used a squib for the explosion scene. A squib was set off to simulate the bullet impact. The lawyer prepared a squib for the trial. Each squib provided a concise case overview. They squibbed the fireworks for the celebration. The technician squibbed the explosives for the stunt. She squibbed at the ridiculous proposal during the meeting. He often squibs at political speeches he disagrees with. The squirrel squibbed through the underbrush. Leaves squibbed in the wind as we walked. He tried to squib the responsibility onto someone else. They squibbed the issue by changing the subject. She squibbed a funny story for the newsletter. They squibbed a clever joke on the whiteboard.
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- French:pétard, faire exploser, ...
- German:Feuerwerkskörper, eine kleine Sprengladung zünden, ...
- Italian:petardo, far esplodere, ...
- Spanish:petardo, hacer explotar, ...
- Portuguese:petardo, explodir, ...
- Chinese:小烟花, 引爆小型炸药, ...
- Japanese:スクイブ, 小さな爆発を起こす, ...
- Arabic:مُفَرْقَعَة نَارِيَّة صَغِيرَة, فَجَّرَ, ...
- Hebrew:זִיקוּק, לְהַפְעִיל מַטְעָן נֶפֵץ קָטָן, ...
- Russian:петарда, подорвать, ...
- Ukrainian:петарда, підривати невеликий заряд, ...
- Hindi:स्क्विब, छोटा विस्फोट करना, ...
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