Meaning & use
squib
A short, witty piece of writing, or a small firework that burns with a hiss instead of exploding.
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The newspaper ran a sharp little squib mocking the mayor's latest promise.
The firework turned out to be a squib and only fizzled weakly on the ground.
A note on using this word
In film and theater, a squib can also refer to a small explosive device used to simulate a gunshot wound.
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