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spurt
or spirt
[ spurt ]
/ spɜrt /
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verb (used without object)
to gush or issue suddenly in a stream or jet, as a liquid; spout.
to show marked, usually increased, activity or energy for a short period: The runners spurted forward in the last lap of the race.
verb (used with object)
to expel or force out suddenly in a stream or jet, as a liquid; spout.
noun
a sudden, forceful gush or jet.
a marked increase of effort for a short period or distance, as in running, rowing, etc.
a sudden burst or outburst, as of activity, energy, or feeling.
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Origin of spurt
First recorded in 1560–70; variant of spirt; origin uncertain
synonym study for spurt
1. See flow.
OTHER WORDS FROM spurt
spurter, nounspurtive, adjectivespur·tive·ly, adverboutspurt, verb (used with object)Words nearby spurt
spur on, spurred, spurrey, spurrier, spurry, spurt, spurtle, spur track, spur veins, spur wheel, sputnik
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British Dictionary definitions for spurt
spurt
spirt
/ (spɜːt) /
verb
to gush or cause to gush forth in a sudden stream or jet
to make a sudden effort
noun
a sudden forceful stream or jet
a short burst of activity, speed, or energy
Word Origin for spurt
C16: perhaps related to Middle High German sprützen to squirt
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