[f. SQUIB v.]
1. Uttering or composing squibs; of the nature of a squib or squibs; characterized by smart or satirical remarks.
1650. in Langbaine, Acc. Eng. Dram. Poets (1691), 258. The squibbing Middleton, and Heywood Sage, Th’ Apologetick Atlas of the Stage.
a. 1651. Cleveland, Poems, 41. But you’re inchanted, Sir, you’re doubly free From the great Guns and Squibbing Poetry.
1825. T. Hook, Sayings, Ser. II. Passion & Princ., x. A squibbing conversation, which was carrying on between the mother and daughters at the top of the table.
2. Acting as squibs; explosive.
1710. J. Dunton, Life & Err. (1818), II. xv. 704. Our squibbing Boutefeus, thai fill the Church with endless noise, and heat, and pother.
3. Moving in a jerky irregular manner.
1895. Outing, XXVII. 195/2. When I tried to take him on with a squibbing pony for half a mile.
