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Firework (disappointing, if damp)
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squib
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Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1520s, "short bit of sarcastic writing, witty scoff," of unknown origin. If the meaning "small firework that burns with a hissing noise" (also 1520s) is the original one, the word might be imitative.
Wikipedia
Word definitions in Wikipedia
The term squib is sometimes used to describe a quick drawing of a visual composition or a proposed graphic solution. A rough sketch to demonstrate an idea. The origin of the term, "squib" as it relates to a sketched concept or idea is currently unknown, ...
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Squib \Squib\ (skw[i^]b), n. [OE. squippen, swippen, to move swiftly, Icel. svipa to swoop, flash, dart, whip; akin to AS. swipian to whip, and E. swift, a. See Swift , a.] A little pipe, or hollow cylinder of paper, filled with powder or combustible matter, ...
Usage examples of squib.
I must get Squib to run down to Brighton for me: and Afy, poor dear Afy, I think she will be sorry when she hears it all!
Leia snatched Sligh off the crevice wall and, paying no attention to the sharp fangs concealed in his cute little snout, lifted the Squib to her face.
Han put the credits back in his pocket, and the Squib surprised Leia by shrugging and turning to look for another customer.
Even then, they almost had to leave before the Squib finally raised his palm and motioned for the money.
Only after the third Squib had inspected and approved the coins did they allow the Solos into the booth.
The bid was at 510, and Han had to pull the Squib out of the front row to keep him from making it 520.
We would not want even a Squib down where they will get smashed when we reach rough terrain.
The Squib looked even more tired than Leia, and she sank into the shaded cranny with a weary sigh.
Street, shot a wistful glance at the enchanted bow-window where the Duke and his usual companions, Sir Lucius, Charles Annesley, and Lord Squib, lounged and laughed, stretched themselves and sneered: many a bright eye, that for a moment pierced the futurity that painted her going in state as Duchess of St.
Lord Squib, who, though it was July, brought a furred great coat, secured himself.
If the old physicians are correct in considering from twenty-five to thirty-five as the period of lusty youth, Lord Squib was still a lusty youth, though a very corpulent one indeed.
At last Lord Squib announced that he had discovered them by a new glass, and described them as a couple of diamond-claws most exquisitely finished.
While they were thus whiling away their time, Lord Squib proposed a visit to the theatre, which he had ordered to be lit up.
The band was summoned, and they danced quadrilles with infinite spirit, and finished the night, at the suggestion of Lord Squib, by breakfasting on the stage.
The young Duke appointed Lord Squib master of the ceremonies, and gave orders for nothing but constant excitement.