squib (Meaning)

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squib (n)

firework consisting of a tube filled with powder (as a broken firecracker) that burns with a fizzing noise

The squib fizzled out harmlessly, leaving a faint sulfurous odor in the air.
The magician's squib refused to ignite, leaving him red-faced before the audience.
The faulty fireworks burst into a series of squibs, setting off a chain reaction that lit up the sky.
The squib's sudden explosion startled the children, who had gathered to witness the fireworks show.
The squib's feeble explosion was met with disappointment and laughter from the onlookers.
The squib misfired, landing harmlessly in the grass and eliciting a collective sigh from the disappointed crowd.
The loud squib echoed through the quiet neighborhood, shattering the peaceful atmosphere.
The squib served as a warning, reminding people of the dangers of playing with fireworks.
The defective squib narrowly missed striking a young child, sending him running for cover.
The squib's unexpected explosion caused the fireworks display to be abruptly halted, leaving the crowd grumbling in frustration.

firework consisting of a tube filled with powder (as a broken firecracker) that burns with a fizzing noise

skit, slapstick, satire, comedy,farce, sketch, spoof, lampoon, burlesque, derision

No antonyms found.

The squib fizzled out harmlessly, leaving a faint sulfurous odor in the air.

The magician's squib refused to ignite, leaving him red-faced before the audience.

The faulty fireworks burst into a series of squibs, setting off a chain reaction that lit up the sky.

The squib's sudden explosion startled the children, who had gathered to witness the fireworks show.