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spritz

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/sprɪts/

quick spray

Etymology
Etymology Information

'spritz' originates from German, specifically the word 'spritzen,' where 'spritzen' meant 'to squirt or spray.'

Historical Evolution

'spritzen' transformed into the English word 'spritz' and eventually became the modern English word 'spritz.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to squirt or spray,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a quick spray or squirt of liquid.

He gave the shirt a spritz of cologne.

Synonyms

Verb 1

to spray or squirt a liquid in short bursts.

She spritzed some water onto the plants.

Synonyms

Idioms

Last updated: 2025/06/09 13:33