squirt gun
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of squirt gun
An Americanism dating back to 1795–1805
Example Sentences
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One of her son’s friends had taken the squirt gun game too far, she thought.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 8, 2025
As vice president a dozen years ago, Mr. Biden engaged in energetic squirt gun battles each summer with the children of aides and reporters.
From New York Times • Jun. 4, 2023
Christmon told investigators that the minute-long cuffing was not unlike his attempts to engage children he encountered on the beat — whether through squirt gun battles or foot races — and offer them life guidance.
From Washington Post • Sep. 2, 2022
One morning, I nearly slipped in the shower in shock when milk sprayed as if from a double-barreled squirt gun.
From Salon • Apr. 16, 2022
He cocked his head toward me, kind of like a cat who’d been sprayed in the face with a squirt gun.
From "Winger" by Andrew Smith
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