Squib (Noun)
Meaning
Firework consisting of a tube filled with powder (as a broken firecracker) that burns with a fizzing noise.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The firework exploded with a loud bang, but the squib just fizzled out with a disappointing sputter.
- After the display, the cleanup crew had to dispose of several dud squibs that had failed to ignite.
- The child was thrilled to watch the squib shoot up into the air, its sparks fizzing and popping.
- Unfortunately, the homemade firework turned out to be a squib, producing more smoke than sparks.
- The firework enthusiast carefully examined the defective squib to figure out why it had not performed as expected.