squib

squib  (skwb)

n.

1.

a. A small firecracker.

b. A broken firecracker that burns but does not explode.

2.

a. A brief satirical or witty writing or speech, such as a lampoon.

b. A short, sometimes humorous piece in a newspaper or magazine, usually used as a filler.

v. squibbed, squib·bing, squibs

v.intr.

To write or utter squibs.

v.tr.

1. To write or utter squibs against; lampoon.

2. Football To kick (the ball) low on a kickoff so that it bounces along the ground.

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[Probably imitative.]

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squib

Noun

1. a firework that burns with a hissing noise before exploding

2. damp squib something expected to be exciting or successful but turning out to be a disappointment [probably imitative of a light explosion]

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Squib a small measure of quantity, 1766.

Examples: squib of gin, 1805; of punch, 1766.

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A small pyrotechnic device that may be used to fire the igniter in a rocket or for some similar purpose. Not to be confused with a detonator that explodes.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

squib - firework consisting of a tube filled with powder (as a broken firecracker) that burns with a fizzing noise firework, pyrotechnic - (usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc.

Translations

squib [skwɪb] n → pétard m

squib [skwɪb] n → Knallfrosch m

squib [skwɪb] n → petardo