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squab

UK/ˈskwɒb/ US/ˈskwɑb/ rare obsolete slang
noun (3) adjective (1)

noun

1.

flesh of a pigeon suitable for roasting or braising; flesh of a dove (young squab) may be broiled

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adjective

1.

short and fat

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Origin

Unknown. Possibly related to dialectal Swedish skvabb (“fatty, flabby”). First attested in the 17th century.

Phrases

  • squab chick
  • squab pie

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