squit: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
LowInformal, colloquial
Quick answer
What does “squit” mean?
Nonsense, trivial or worthless talk or ideas.
Audio
Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
Nonsense, trivial or worthless talk or ideas.
Can refer to something insignificant, trivial, or of little value; also used as a verb meaning to eject or dismiss someone or something.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
The word is almost exclusively British; it is very rare in American English.
Connotations
In British English, it carries a dismissive, slightly contemptuous tone toward triviality.
Frequency
Common in certain British dialects and informal speech; virtually absent in American usage.
Grammar
How to Use “squit” in a Sentence
That's (just) squit!Don't talk squit.He was squitted from the meeting.Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “squit” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- They squitted him from the club for causing trouble.
- I was squitted from the chat group.
American English
- (Not used in American English)
adverb
British English
- (Not used as adverb)
American English
- (Not used in American English)
adjective
British English
- (Not typically used as adjective)
American English
- (Not used in American English)
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Rare; might be used informally to dismiss an impractical proposal.
Academic
Extremely rare; inappropriate for formal writing.
Everyday
Used in casual British conversation to reject silly ideas.
Technical
Not used.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “squit”
- Using it in formal contexts.
- Assuming Americans will understand it.
- Spelling as 'squitt' or 'skwit'.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
It is informal and dismissive but not generally considered offensive or swearing.
Yes, in British informal use, it can mean to eject or dismiss someone, though this is less common than the noun usage.
It is of unknown origin, first recorded in the late 19th century, possibly related to dialect words for a small or insignificant thing.
Only advanced learners familiar with British informal registers should consider using it, and even then sparingly, as it is quite niche.
Nonsense, trivial or worthless talk or ideas.
Squit is usually informal, colloquial in register.
Squit: in British English it is pronounced /skwɪt/, and in American English it is pronounced /skwɪt/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “Not worth a squit”
- “Full of squit”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
SQUIT sounds like 'squirt' of nonsense – a small, worthless spray of foolish talk.
Conceptual Metaphor
WORTHLESS IDEAS ARE TRASH / NONSENSE IS WASTE MATERIAL
Practice
Quiz
In which variety of English is 'squit' primarily used?