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.