squib  (skw ĭb)
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n.1. a. A small firecracker. b. A broken firecracker that burns but does not explode. 2. a. A brief satirical or witty writing or speech, such as a lampoon. b. A short, sometimes humorous piece in a newspaper or magazine, usually used as a filler. 3. Football A squib kick. v. squibbed, squib·bing, squibs v.intr. To write or utter squibs. v.tr.1. To write or utter squibs against; lampoon. 2. Football To kick (the ball) low on a kickoff so that it bounces along the ground.
[Probably imitative.]
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