Definitions for squab

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Spelling: [skwob]
IPA: /skwɒb/

Squab is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 16 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 18 points.

You can make 36 anagrams from letters in squab (abqsu).

Definitions for squab

noun

  1. a nestling pigeon, marketed when fully grown but still unfledged.
  2. a short, stout person.
  3. a thickly stuffed, soft cushion.

adjective

  1. short and thick or broad.
  2. (of a bird) unfledged or newly hatched.

Origin of squab

1630-40; probably Scandinavian; compare Swedish dialect skvabb loose, fat flesh, skvabba fat woman, Norwegian skvabb soft wet mass

Examples for squab

Transfer half of the sauce to a resealable bag and add the squab breasts, turning them to coat.

Remove the squab breasts from the marinade and place on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.

At the very gate he met a gaunt figure riding in on a squab pony.

Not to mention one out of squab, peanut butter and jelly, red quinoa, and karela.

Spoon a few dots of jus around the squab and sprinkle a pinch of vadouvan spice onto the plate.

He lay propped on a charpoy in a nest of squab blue cushions.

Why, don't you know that frogs'-legs are as delicate as squab.

"All squab—just go to fly—take him ebbery one in nest," answered the Indian.

Compare this with the expense of going into chicken or squab raising.

Galantine of chicken, squab, etc., may be prepared in the same manner.

Word Value for squab
Scrable

16

Words with friends

18

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