squirt

verb
UK: /skwɜːt/
US: /skwɝːt/

  1. To force a liquid out through a small opening in a fast stream.

    1. The kids like to squirt each other with water guns on hot days.
    2. She accidentally squirted juice all over her new white shirt when she opened it.

  2. To come out of something in a thin, fast stream, or to produce a stream in this way.

    1. Water squirted from the broken pipe until someone could turn off the valve.
    2. When you puncture the fruit, juice will squirt out, so be careful where you aim.

Synonyms

jet stream spray gush
squirt noun

  1. A thin stream of liquid that is forced out of something.

    1. He gave the bottle a squirt to get some soap into the water.
    2. With a squirt of lemon, the chef enhanced the dish before serving.

  2. A quick push on something that forces out liquid.

    1. She gave the bottle a squirt of soap into the sink before filling it.
    2. With just one squirt of the trigger, the plant was watered evenly.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "squirt" in English means: To force a liquid out through a small opening in a fast stream., To come out of something in a thin, fast stream, or to produce a stream in this way..

The phonetic transcription of "squirt" is /skwɜːt/ in British English and /skwɝːt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "squirt": jet, stream, spray, gush.

Example usage of "squirt": "The kids like to squirt each other with water guns on hot days.". More examples on the page.