squab Synonyms & Antonyms
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Squab as a Noun
A fledgling (young) bird. A young dove or pigeon.
A young dove or pigeon.
A young chicken.
A young rook.
The meat of a young dove or pigeon, typically under four weeks old, used as food.
A thick cushion, especially a flat one covering the seat of a chair or sofa.
A person of a short, fat figure.
Squab as a Verb
To fall plump; to strike at one dash, or with a heavy stroke.
To furnish with squabs, or cushions.
To stuff thickly and sew through, the stitches being concealed by buttons, etc.
Squab as an Adjective
Fat; thick; plump; bulky.
Unfledged; unfeathered.
Clumsy.
Curt; abrupt.
Shy; coy.
Squab as an Adverb
With a heavy fall; plump.
Word Forms & Grammar
squab (countable and uncountable, plural squabs)
squab (third-person singular simple present squabs, present participle squabbing, simple past and past participle squabbed)
squab (comparative more squab, superlative most squab)
squab (not comparable)
Words That Rhyme With Squab
Origin of Squab
Unknown. Possibly related to dialectal Swedish skvabb (“fatty, flabby”). First attested in the 17th century.
Squab in Brief
| Part of speech | noun, verb, adjective, adverb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈskwɒb/ |
| Meaning | A fledgling (young) bird. A young dove or pigeon |
| Plural | squabs |
| Comparative / superlative | more squab, most squab |
| Verb forms | squabs, squabbing, squabbed |
Questions People Ask About Squab
Is squab a noun or a verb?
Squab is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb, an adjective and an adverb.
What is the plural of squab?
The plural of squab is squabs.
What is the past tense of squab?
The past tense of squab is squabbed. The present participle is squabbing.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of squab?
The comparative form is more squab and the superlative form is most squab.