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Squib
Translation of "squib" into Russian
squib
Noun
UK
/skwɪb/
US
/skwɪb/
squib
squibs pl
The squib went off with a loud bang.
Петарда взорвалась с громким хлопком.
короткая заметка
He wrote a squib for the local newspaper.
Он написал короткую заметку для местной газеты.
squib
Verb
UK
/skwɪb/
US
/skwɪb/
squib
squibs
squibbed Past Simple / Past Participle
squibbing Gerund
The fireworks squibbed out before reaching the sky.
Фейерверки потушились, не достигнув неба.
The plan to launch the new product squibbed due to lack of funding.
План по запуску нового продукта провалился из-за нехватки финансирования.
Additional translations
Definitions
squib
Noun
UK
/skwɪb/
US
/skwɪb/
A small firework or pyrotechnic device that emits a hissing sound before bursting.
The children watched in awe as the squib fizzled and popped in the night sky.
A short, witty, or satirical piece of writing or speech.
The columnist's latest squib poked fun at the political scandal.
A small, weak, or ineffective person or thing.
The new player was considered a squib compared to the seasoned athletes on the team.
A miniature explosive charge used in film, television, or theatrical productions to simulate the impact of a bullet or other explosion.
The special-effects team placed squibs on the wall to create a realistic gun-battle scene.
A short, low kickoff in American football intended to limit the receiving team's return.
With only seconds left on the clock, the coach called for a squib to avoid a long runback.
squib
Verb
UK
/skwɪb/
US
/skwɪb/
To discharge or set off a squib or other small pyrotechnic device.
The movie technician squibbed several charges to mimic bullet hits in the door.
To write or publish a short, witty, or satirical piece of writing.
The journalist squibbed a humorous article about the local election.
To kick (a football) on a short, low trajectory, especially to prevent a long return.
The kicker squibbed the ball down the middle to run time off the clock.
squib
Adjective
UK
/skwɪb/
US
/skwɪb/
Relating to or characteristic of a squib, especially a short, low football kick.
The team surprised everyone with a squib kickoff to open the second half.
Idioms and phrases
damp squib
The much-anticipated event turned out to be a damp squib.
пшик, неудача
Долгожданное событие оказалось пшиком.
firework squib
The firework squib lit up the sky during the festival.
фейерверк
Фейерверк озарил небо во время фестиваля.