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Meaning of the word squirt in English

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squirt

US /skwɝːt/
UK /skwɝːt/
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Verb

1.

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

Example:
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He squirted water from the hose at the plants.
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The child squirted juice all over the table.
Synonym:
sprayjetspurtgushstream

Noun

1.

a thin, fast stream of liquid ejected from an opening

Example:
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A sudden squirt of water hit him in the face.
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Add a small squirt of lemon juice to the dressing.
Synonym:
jetstreamspurtgushspray
2.

a small or insignificant person, especially a young or inexperienced one (often used disparagingly)

Example:
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Don't listen to that little squirt, he doesn't know what he's talking about.
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He's just a little squirt trying to act tough.
Synonym:
runtpipsqueakwhippersnapperjuniorkid
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