squidger

English

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈskwɪd͡ʒə/
• Rhymes: -ɪd͡ʒə(ɹ)

Etymology 1

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Noun

squidger (plural squidgers)

1. (tiddlywinks) The round disk used to play winks in the game of tiddlywinks.
2. (tiddlywinks, rare) Someone who squidges a wink in the game of tiddlywinks.

Etymology 2

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Noun

squidger (plural squidgers)

1. (UK, colloquial) A squirrel.

   Synonym: squig

2. (UK, colloquial) Someone who walks in wet, muddy patches of mire or bogland to cultivate water-based herbs and plants. Historically referred to as gatherers of seaweed for lime or moss for medical treatment. Certain plants are good for fish and sewage treatment, so people would 'squidge' for reeds and similar plants for these purposes.

   Synonym: squig

References

1. 1962 Dec 14. Life magazine. Page 122. It set up two-man units each with a powerful offensive squidger and a canny defensive squopper.
2. https://www.reddit.com/r/AskUK/comments/odn1u5/what_is_a_squidger/