Definition of squib
- a small firecracker
- also something disappointing
Usage examples of squib
The fireworks finale proved a damp squib when only two rockets sputtered weakly in the rain.
The candidate promised a bold speech, but the rally ended as a damp squib when the bored crowd drifted away.
After months of hype, the product launch was a damp squib: boring, late, and unimpressive.