squirt
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /skwɜrt/
KK: /skwɜrt/
intransitive verb
Definition
To release liquid in a quick, forceful stream.
Example
The child loves to squirt water from the hose during summer.
Tense Forms
Past: squirted
Past Participle: squirted
Conversation
Did you see how the water squirted out of the fountain?
Yeah, it looked so fun!
I wish I could squirt water like that when I play.
Same here! It would make summer days so much cooler.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
spurt
jet
gush
Antonyms
drain
trickle
leak
noun
Definition
A small jet or stream of liquid that is forced out of a container or instrument.
Example
He gave the plant a squirt of water from the bottle.
Conversation
Did you see that squirt of water from the fountain yesterday?
Yeah, it was pretty impressive!
I thought it was going to soak someone standing nearby.
transitive verb
Definition
To force a liquid to come out in a thin stream from a small opening.
Example
She decided to squirt some ketchup on her fries.
Tense Forms
Past: squirted
Past Participle: squirted
Conversation
Did you see how he managed to squirt water all over the audience during the show?
Yeah, that was hilarious! I didn't expect that at all.
I wonder if they did it on purpose to make it more fun.
Root Explanation
The word 'squirt' originates from the late 17th century, possibly from the Dutch word 'squirten', meaning to squirt or to spurt. It describes the action of forcing liquid out in a stream or jet.
Memory Tip
Imagine a small stream of liquid 'spurted' out quickly — that's what 'squirt' means.
Visually Confused Words
quirt
suit
quit