squirt Synonyms
Another word for squirt
• noun (Context 1)
A thin, fast stream or jet of liquid ejected from a small opening, or a small quantity of liquid dispensed in this way.
"She added a quick spurt of lemon juice to the fish before serving."
• verb (Context 2)
To cause a liquid to be ejected from a small opening in a thin, fast stream or jet.
"The chef squirted a line of herb oil across the rim of the plate."
• verb (Context 3)
To issue forth or be discharged suddenly in a thin, rapid stream (of a liquid).
"Juice squirted from the ripe grapefruit as soon as the spoon broke the skin."
• noun (Context 4)
An informal, sometimes mildly disparaging or affectionate term for a short, young, or insignificant person.
"The older players initially underestimated the little pipsqueak, until he scored the winning point."
Opposites of squirt
The opposite of squirt shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: