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Meaning of squab

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

squab

Pronunciation:/ˈskwɒb//ˈskwɑb/

noun

Definitions

  1. (sometimes attributive) A baby pigeon, dove, or chicken.

  2. The meat of such a baby bird used as food.

  3. A baby rook.

  4. A thick cushion, especially a flat one covering the seat of a chair or sofa.

verb

Definitions

  1. To fall plump; to strike at one dash, or with a heavy stroke.

  2. To furnish with squabs, or cushions.

  3. To stuff thickly and sew through, the stitches being concealed by buttons, etc.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Fat; thick; plump; bulky.

  2. Unfledged; unfeathered.

    Example: a squab pigeon

  3. Clumsy.

  4. Curt; abrupt.

adverb

Definitions

  1. With a heavy fall; plump.