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Vocabulary Entry
squib
|noun • noun • verb
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N
noun
A small firework that burns with a hissing sound before exploding.
Example Sentences
"The children lit a squib during the celebration."
"He watched the squib fizzle out before it reached the sky."
"At the fair, they used squibs to create exciting visual effects."
N
noun
A short, witty piece of writing or speech.
Example Sentences
"The editor included a clever squib in the magazine."
"Her squib was so funny it made everyone laugh."
"He wrote a squib about the latest political scandal."
V
verb
To sputter or fail to perform as expected.
Example Sentences
"The engine squibbed after just a few seconds of running."
"During the match, the team squibbed and lost their momentum."
"The movie squibbed at the box office despite its heavy promotion."