Definition of squib

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Squeteague (n.) An American sciaenoid fish (Cynoscion regalis), abundant on the Atlantic coast of the United States, and much valued as a food fish. It is of a bright silvery color, with iridescent reflections. Called also weakfish, squitee, chickwit, and sea trout. The spotted squeteague (C. nebulosus) of the Southern United States is a similar fish, but the back and upper fins are spotted with black. It is called also spotted weakfish, and, locally, sea trout, and sea salmon..

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Squib :: Squibbing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Squi.
Sesqui- :: Sesqui- () A combining form (also used adjectively) denoting that three atoms or equivalents of the substance to the name of which it is prefixed are combined with two of some other element or radical; as, sesquibromide, sesquicarbonate, sesquichloride, sesquioxide..
Skit :: Skit (n.) A reflection; a jeer or gibe; a sally; a brief satire; a squib.
Squib :: Squib (a.) A writer of lampoons.
Squib :: Squib (a.) A little pipe, or hollow cylinder of paper, filled with powder or combustible matter, to be thrown into the air while burning, so as to burst there with a crack..
Squid :: Squib (v. i.) To throw squibs; to utter sarcatic or severe reflections; to contend in petty dispute; as, to squib a little debate..
Squib :: Squib (a.) A kind of slow match or safety fuse.
Squib :: Squib (a.) A sarcastic speech or publication; a petty lampoon; a brief, witty essay..
Squibbing :: Squibbed (imp. & p. p.) of Squi.
Squibbed :: Squib (a.) A paltry fellow.
Sesquibasic :: Sesquibasic (a.) Containing, or acting as, a base in the proportions of a sesqui compound..
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