Squirt

/skwɜrt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A quick or sudden emission of liquid.

He made a squirt of lemon juice over the fish.

A small amount of liquid that is discharged or emitted.

Just a squirt of hand sanitizer is enough to keep your hands clean.

verb

To force a liquid out in a thin stream or spray.

She squirted ketchup on her fries.

To emit or discharge a liquid in a sudden, quick way.

The hose squirted water all over the garden.

Late 16th century, of unknown origin, perhaps imitating the sound.

squirt gun

A toy gun that shoots water.

squirt of paint

A small amount of paint applied quickly.

squirt bottle

A bottle designed to squirt liquid.

spurt

To flow or send out a sudden, fast stream.

spray

To scatter liquid in fine drops or particles.

gush

To flow out in a rapid and plentiful stream.

To have an intense emotional release.

He felt like he could squirt with excitement when he saw her.

To ejaculate.

Things got heated and he couldn't help but squirt.