Standard Lemma guide

squitter

noun · verb · 7 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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Pronunciation

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  • /ˈskwɪ.tə/
  • /ˈskwɪ.tɚ/
  • Southern-England: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
  • rhymes with -ɪtə(ɹ)

1

noun

Meaning 1

Watery stool.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: archaic, countable, uncountable

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2

noun

Meaning 2

A random broadcast of data occurring either intentionally or in response to noise.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: communications, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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3

verb

Meaning 3

To create watery stool; to squirt (stool).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Ann has norovirus, she's spent the entire day squittering on the toilet.

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4

verb

Meaning 4

To squirt (in general).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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5

verb

Meaning 5

To skitter or scutter, to move quickly.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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6

verb

Meaning 6

To broadcast squitter.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: communications, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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7

verb

Meaning 7

To waste; to squander.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

From squit (“to squirt”) + -er. Compare skitter.