squib

[US]/skwɪb/
[UK]/skwɪb/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. en lille fontæfejring, der brænder med en hvæsende lyd før den eksploderer; et satirisk eller kritisk stykke skrift
vt. antænde eller udløse en fontænefejring; skrive et satirisk stykke
vi. eksplodere eller brænde som en fontænefejring; skrive et satirisk stykke
Word Forms
Pluralsquibs

Phrases & Collocations

damp squib

damp squib

Example Sentences

He wrote a squib for the school newspaper.

Han skrev en kort artikel til skoleavisen.

The comedian delivered a hilarious squib during the show.

Komikeren leverede en sjov og kort sketch under showet.

The author published a squib criticizing the government's policies.

Forfatteren udgav en kort artikel, der kritiserede regeringens politik.

The magazine editor rejected the squib submitted by the freelance writer.

Magasinredaktøren afviste den korte artikel, der var indsendt af freelance-forfatteren.

Her squib on social media sparked a heated debate.

Hendes korte artikel på sociale medier udløste en heftig debat.

The professor assigned a squib as part of the coursework.

Professoren gav en kort artikel som en del af studieopgaverne.

The newspaper published a squib about the upcoming election.

Avisen udgav en kort artikel om det kommende valg.

The student's squib was well-received by the class.

Elevens korte artikel blev godt modtaget af klassen.

The squib highlighted the flaws in the research methodology.

Den korte artikel fremhævede manglerne i forskningsmetoden.

She penned a satirical squib mocking the fashion industry.

Hun skrev en satirisk kort artikel, der parodierede modeindustrien.

Real-world Examples

The most eagerly awaited stockmarket flotation in years turned out to be a damp squib.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

'Yes! ' he shrieked, shooting out of his corner like a squib and sticking his furious small face within an inch of Searle's, 'it has been photographed!

Source: A handsome face.

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