1. the act of writing short satirical pieces or brief articles
Usage: journalism

1. present participle of squib; writing brief satirical pieces or short articles
Usage: journalism
2. present participle of squib; failing to explode properly (of a firecracker or firework)
Usage: pyrotechnics

Examples

• The journalist spent the morning squibbing about local politics.
• His squibbing for the newspaper earned him recognition as a wit.
• The firecracker was squibbing instead of producing a loud bang.
• She made a living by squibbing for various magazines.
• The Roman candle kept squibbing, disappointing the children.
• His talent for squibbing made him popular among readers.
• The defective fireworks were squibbing throughout the display.