squeeze off
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
To fire (a shot or shots) by pulling the trigger of a firearm.
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I squeezed off a few rounds until the people started retreating while aiming where I was. I was surprised when one of the slugs actually entered the cave, so I aimed and squeezed the trigger several times.
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To cut off by squeezing.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see squeeze, off.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “squeeze off” mean?
To fire (a shot or shots) by pulling the trigger of a firearm.
Is “squeeze off” formal or informal?
squeeze off is generally informal.