squirted; squirting; squirts
: to come forth in a sudden rapid stream from a narrow opening : spurt
: to cause to squirt
squirter
noun
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2
a
: an impudent youngster
b
Examples of squirt in a Sentence
Verb
He squirted some oil on the door hinge.
She squirted ketchup all over her fries.
Some snakes can squirt venom from their mouths.
Water squirted out from a hole in the pipe.
Juice from the lemon squirted into my eye.
Noun
an annoying little squirt who kept pestering me
Listen squirt, I'm in charge here.
She started playing guitar when she was just a little squirt.
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Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 24 June 2025
Simply squirt three to five pumps in the washing machine, depending on the load size.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2025
Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 27 June 2025
Manage your devices The breakneck speed of technology can activate your stress response, provoking a cortisol/dopamine squirt.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
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Verb
Just squirt your preferred dish soap all over the affected areas and scrub with a clean broom or stiff brush to remove it.
—Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 24 June 2025
Simply squirt three to five pumps in the washing machine, depending on the load size.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2025
Noun
Bonus points if the water table has a waterfall and tons of squirt toys!
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 27 June 2025
Manage your devices The breakneck speed of technology can activate your stress response, provoking a cortisol/dopamine squirt.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
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“Squirt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/squirt. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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