squib的词源

英文词源

squib (n.)

1520s, "short bit of sarcastic writing, witty scoff," of unknown origin. If the meaning "small firework that burns with a hissing noise" (also 1520s) is the original one, the word might be imitative.

中文词源

squib：小爆竹

来自拟声词根 squ-,挤，压，模仿挤压湿物体时发出的吧唧声。模仿小爆竹爆炸发出的吧唧 声。

该词的英语词源请访问找单词词源英文版：squib 词源，squib 含义。