Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

spirt

verb
/spɪrt/
Definition
To send out a stream of liquid in a jet or spray.
Examples
  • The fountain began to spirt water into the air.
  • She watched the oil spirt out of the bottle when she squeezed it.
  • As the pressure built up, the soda can spirted when opened.
Meaning
To emit a small amount of liquid forcefully, often in a sudden burst.
Synonyms
  • squirt
  • spout
  • spray