English Dictionary
Definition of “squirt”
squirt (skwɜːt
)
Definitions
verb
- to force (a liquid) or (of a liquid) to be forced out of a narrow opening
- (tr) to cover or spatter with liquid so ejected
noun
- a jet or amount of liquid so ejected
- the act or an instance of squirting
- an instrument used for squirting
- informal
- a person regarded as insignificant or contemptible
- a short person
Alternative Forms
ˈsquirter noun Word Origin
C15: of imitative origin
Usage examples
Could call it `She's Mine", package it in a little spray dispenser so you could squirt it on the hem of your favourite lady's dresses.
Terman, Douglas, Cormorant (1994)To move, the cells squirt slime either backwards or forwards in unison, propelling the filament of cells along.
New Scientist (1998)This minty mouth spray is so tiny you can hide it in your hand while you squirt away the breath baddies.
The Advertiser, Sunday Mail (2004)We tucked into burgers and chips but Laura managed to squirt ketchup on her boob - and I got it on my bum!
Sun, News of the World (2002)Lift the seat and squirt some cream cleaner around the bowl.
Kilmartin, Angela, Cystitis (1994)
