Squib (writing)
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Squib (writing)
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A squib is a brief satirical or witty piece of writing or speech, like a lampoon, or a short, sometimes humorous piece in a newspaper or magazine, used as a filler. It can be intended to ignite thinking and discourse by others on topics of theoretical importance, but is often less substantial than this and just humorous. One of the most famous squibs in English literature is The Candidate by Thomas Gray. In linguistics, the term "squib" is used for a very short scholarly article; this usage in t
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Brief satirical or witty piece of writing or speech
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