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

The Hydro Glows cast a green, electric light over everything, and the squid were shooting water and squirting ink everywhere. — Matthew Every, Outdoor Life, 8 July 2026

The life-size robotic elephants in Prasanth Prakashan's backyard workshop have ears that flap, tails that swish and trunks that squirt water. — ABC News, 3 July 2026

Noun

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

Fill the tub with enough hot water to cover the racks and add a few squirts of dish soap. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 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

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