English word origin

Etymology of squit

Possibly related to squirt (“small child”); from 19th c.

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Source etymology 1

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noun

A person of low status. · Nonsense; amusing stories.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Possibly related to squirt (“small child”); from 19th c.

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Source etymology 2

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verb

To disconnect (an IRC server) from a network.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Short for server quit.

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Source etymology 3

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noun

A light squishing or splattering sound.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Imitative.

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