What is "squibbing"

Squib \Squib\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Squibbed (skw[i^]bd); p. pr. & vb. n. Squibbing.] To throw squibs; to utter sarcastic or severe reflections; to contend in petty dispute; as, to squib a little in debate.

vb. (present participle of squib English)

1. n. firework consisting of a tube filled with powder (as a broken firecracker) that burns with a fizzing noise

2. [also: squibbing, squibbed]

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