English Explanatory Dictionary

damp squib

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A firework that has been wet and therefore fails to go off correctly.
  2. Anything that does not work properly, or fails to come up to expectations; a dud.

Pronunciation

en-au-damp squib.ogg

Word forms

damp squib damp squibs

Synonyms

wet firecracker dud
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