squirt
word
/ˈskwɝt/
skwurt
/skwˈɜːt/
skwurt
Definition
To force liquid out in a thin, fast stream, or a small amount of liquid that comes out quickly.
Usage & Nuances
'Squirt' is informal and usually describes liquids under pressure, like a water gun or ketchup bottle. Often used for accidental bursts, as in 'a squirt of lemon.' Also a noun for the liquid itself ('a squirt of water'). Not used for large amounts.
Spanish: chorro (líquido) - rociar - salpicarPortuguese (BR): esguichar - esguichoPortuguese (PT): esguichar - jato (de líquido)Chinese (Simplified): 喷出 - 喷射Chinese (Traditional): 噴出 - 噴射Hindi: फुहार - फुहारा मारनाArabic: رذاذ - يطلق رذاذًا - يندفعBengali: ছিটানো - ছোট ফোঁটাRussian: брызгать - струя (жидкости)Japanese: 噴き出す - しぶきVietnamese: phun ra - tia nhỏKorean: 뿜다 - 분출Turkish: fışkırtmak - fışkırmaUrdu: چھڑکنا - چھینٹاIndonesian: menyemprot - semprotan
Example Sentences
She squirted ketchup on her fries.
basic
A little squirt of lemon makes the salad tasty.
basic
The boy squirted water at his friend with a toy gun.
basic
Be careful or the juice will squirt everywhere when you peel that orange.
natural
"Whoops!" she laughed as a squirt of cream landed on her nose.
natural
My new water bottle sometimes squirts water if I open the lid too fast.
natural