spritz

[ sprits, shprits ]

verb (used with object)

1. to spray briefly and quickly; squirt:

   He spritzed a little soda in his drink.

noun

1. a quick, brief spray of liquid; squirt.

Word History and Origins

Origin of spritz¹

1915–20, Americanism; < German spritzen to squirt, spray

Example Sentences

She insisted on wearing heels, jewelry and makeup, and a few spritzes of Chanel No.

From Time

A quick spritz or dab on the wrists and neck are all you need.

From Popular-Science

Once your flowers are dry, a quick spritz with hairspray will help prevent them from crumbling too easily.

From Popular-Science

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