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 matches the only other blue ring in the solar system, namely Saturn's E-ring that is produced by cryovolcanism on Saturn's moon Enceladus, which squirts geysers of water into space. —Keith Cooper, Space.com, 22 Apr. 2026

Braylon also was getting so independent, squirting syrup for his pancakes onto his plate by himself. —ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026

Noun

Using a spoon or a squirt bottle, add the tarragon aioli to the top of the hearts. —Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026

One specimen managed nine separate squirts in 17 minutes without any lasting harm, thanks to tissues that heal unusually fast, per a 2001 study in Copeia. —Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 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