squirt

//skwɜːrt//
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Verb

squirtInfinitive
squirtPresent tense
squirtedPast tense
squirtedPast participle
squirtingPresent participle
squirtsThird-person singular
1

To cause liquid to be ejected from a narrow opening in a thin, fast stream or jet.

She squirted some ketchup onto her fries.

2

To wet or cover someone or something by squirting liquid.

The kids squirted each other with water guns.

3

(of liquid) To be ejected in a thin, fast stream from a narrow opening.

Water squirted from the broken pipe.

Noun

squirtSingular
squirtsPlural
1

A thin, fast stream of liquid ejected from a narrow opening.

A squirt of water came out of the hose.

2

A small amount of liquid squirted out.

Add a squirt of lemon juice to the salad.

3

(informal) A small or insignificant person, especially a young or short one.

Hey, squirt, you're too young to be here.

Synonym

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