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squibbed

/skwɪbd/ verb · British & US
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What does squibbed mean?

verb

To shoot or fire a gun or other firearm, especially with a loud report, but with little or no effect; to fire a blank cartridge. To fire a gun or other firearm with a loud report, but with little or no effect.

Example

"The soldier squibbed his rifle, but fortunately no one was hurt."

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