1. to force liquid out in a thin, fast stream
2. to move quickly and suddenly

1. a thin, fast stream of liquid
2. a small person, especially a child
Usage: informal

Examples

• She squirted ketchup on her hamburger.
• The water gun squirts a powerful stream.
• The mouse squirted through the hole in the wall.
• A squirt of lemon juice improved the flavor.
• The garden hose produced a steady squirt of water.
• The little squirt ran around the playground happily.
• He squirted soap into his hands.
• A small squirt of oil leaked from the engine.