squirt

1 of 3

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 3

noun (1)

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

squirter

3 of 3

noun (2)

squirt·​er

-tə(r), 

-tə-

plural -s

1

: one that squirts

2

or squirter disease [so called from the fact that the banana squirts when any pressure is applied] : a storage and market disease of bananas marked by dark watery rot of the pulp and caused by a fungus (Nigrospora sphaerica)

Synonyms of squirt

Verb

• pour
• stream
• rush

Noun (1)

• 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 (1)

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

One of Braun’s strengths is an almost sneaky explosiveness combined with reckless abandon — whether sprinting on run-outs, squirting free on back-door cuts, throwing his body into the paint, or rising high to finish open looks from beyond the arc. — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 25 Aug. 2026

Grabs a ketchup bottle and garnishes his face, before squirting mustard into his hateful, piggish eyes. — Literary Hub, 21 Aug. 2026

Noun

The audience giggled nervously as their seats rocked and rolled during the tense chase scene, and whenever the dinosaur went in for an attack, a squirt of water shot out from behind each audience member’s seat. — Matt Minton, Variety, 19 July 2026

For me, this breakfast isn’t complete without a healthy squirt of sriracha squiggled across the entire plate. — Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 July 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 (1)

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