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squidger

noun · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˈskwɪd͡ʒə/
  • rhymes with -ɪd͡ʒə(ɹ)

1

noun

Meaning 1

The round disk used to play winks in the game of tiddlywinks.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Qualifier: tiddlywinks

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

Someone who squidges a wink in the game of tiddlywinks.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: rare

Qualifier: tiddlywinks

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Synonyms: none provided

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3

noun

Meaning 3

A squirrel.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK, colloquial

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: squig

Antonyms: none provided

4

noun

Meaning 4

Someone who walks in wet, muddy patches of mire or bogland to cultivate water-based herbs and plants. Historically referred to as gatherers of seaweed for lime or moss for medical treatment. Certain plants are good for fish and sewage treatment, so people would 'squidge' for reeds and similar plants for these purposes.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK, colloquial

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Synonyms: squig

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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