[skwɪb], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a small firework that burns with a hissing sound before exploding

- a short piece of satirical writing

- a small, slight, or weak person, especially a child

- a short kick on a kick-off


Phrases:

Origin:
early 16th century (in squib): of unknown origin; perhaps imitative of a small explosion. The verb was first recorded in squib (late 16th century)

[skwɪb], (Verb)

Definitions:
- kick (the ball) a comparatively short distance on a kick-off; execute (a kick) in this way
(e.g: we decided to squib the kick)

- utter, write, or publish a satirical or sarcastic attack
(e.g: it is a sport now to taunt and squib and deride at other men's virtues)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 16th century (in squib): of unknown origin; perhaps imitative of a small explosion. The verb was first recorded in squib (late 16th century)