squab
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Meaning · English
With a heavy fall; plump.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The eagle took the tortoise up into the air, and dropped him down, squab, upon a rock.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “squab” mean?
With a heavy fall; plump.
Is “squab” formal or informal?
squab is generally slang.