squirt

1 of 2

verb

ˈskwərt 

squirted; squirting; squirts

intransitive verb

: to come forth in a sudden rapid stream from a narrow opening : spurt

transitive verb

: to cause to squirt

squirter noun

squirt

2 of 2

noun

1

a

: an instrument (such as a syringe) for squirting a liquid

b

: a small quick stream : jet

a squirt of water

c

: the action or an instance of squirting

gave the lemons a good squirt

2

a

: an impudent youngster

b

: kid sense 1

Synonyms of squirt

Verb

• pour
• stream
• rush

Noun

• jet

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

This shows Pretti standing among a group of protesters with both hands visible, while holding his phone in one hand as an agent squirted pepper spray at the group. —Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026

The man accused of squirting the substance on Omar has a criminal history and has made online posts supportive of the Republican president. —Michael Biesecker, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026

Noun

Just take a squirt of shampoo, lather it up, and use it to scrub away tricky messes. —Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026

First, Kanzi was presented with two squirt bottles, one that was empty and one that contained juice, and asked to pick which bottle had the juice. —Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English; akin to Low German swirtjen to squirt

First Known Use

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing squirt

• sea squirt
• squirt gun

Rhymes for squirt

• blurt
• chert
• curt
• dirt
• flirt
• girt
• hurt
• peart
• pert
• shirt
• skirt
• spurt

Kids Definition

squirt

1 of 2 verb

ˈskwərt 

1

: to come forth or shoot out in a sudden rapid stream : spurt

2

: to wet with a sudden rapid stream

squirt

2 of 2 noun

1

a

: a small quick stream : jet

b

: the action of squirting

2

: a disrespectful youngster