Squirting
/ˈskwɝː.tɪŋ/noun
Present participle of squirt, meaning to force liquid out in a thin stream or jet.
Did you know?“Squirt” is an expressive word, and its exact origin is uncertain, but it likely imitates the sharp, spitting sound of liquid being forced out under pressure.
Etymological Timeline
Late Middle English
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squirten
“to spurt or eject liquid in a sudden stream”
Middle English
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squirt
“a sudden jet or spurt of liquid”
Early Modern English
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squirt
“to spout or spray forcefully”
Modern English
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squirting
“ejecting liquid in a thin stream or jet”