English Explanatory Dictionary

squitter

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Watery stool.
  2. A random broadcast of data occurring either intentionally or in response to noise.
verb
  1. To create watery stool; to squirt (stool).
  2. To squirt (in general).
  3. To skitter or scutter, to move quickly.
  4. To broadcast squitter.
  5. To waste; to squander.

Pronunciation

/ˈskwɪ.tə/ /ˈskwɪ.tɚ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-squitter.wav

Word forms

squitter squitters squittering squittered

Etymology

From squit (“to squirt”) + -er. Compare skitter.

Derived words

squitterwit squitterbook squitterbreeches
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