1. small fireworks that burn with a hissing sound but do not explode
2. short satirical or humorous writings or speeches
Usage: literary
3. small explosive charges used in mining or military operations
Usage: technical

Examples

• The children lit squibs during the Fourth of July celebration.
• The fireworks display began with colorful squibs before the grand finale.
• The newspaper published several squibs mocking the mayor’s latest proposal.
• His collection of political squibs entertained readers for decades.
• The miners used squibs to blast through the rock formation.
• Safety protocols required careful handling of the squibs before detonation.