Squab
noun
A young pigeon, especially one that is less than four weeks old and still has soft feathers.
The chef prepared a delicious squab for the gourmet meal.
Usage tips
Neutral
young pigeon, gourmet dish, poultry
noun
A soft or plump person, often used disparagingly to describe someone who is overly pampered.
She called him a squab for being too pampered by his family.
Usage tips
Informal
pampered individual, soft person, overweight
noun
A young pigeon, especially one that is less than four weeks old and still has soft feathers.
The chef prepared a delicious squab for the gourmet meal.
Usage tips
Neutral
young pigeon, gourmet dish, poultry
noun
A soft or plump person, often used disparagingly to describe someone who is overly pampered.
She called him a squab for being too pampered by his family.
Usage tips
Informal
pampered individual, soft person, overweight
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Culinary Usage
The term is often used in high-end dining to refer to a delicacy.
Many restaurants serve squab as a gourmet option.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Context
In some cultures, squab holds symbolic meaning regarding modesty and gentleness.
In literature, squab can refer to soft or pampered individuals.
Pro Tip 3/3Literature
Often found in literary texts, 'squab' can symbolize vulnerability.
In poems, squab might describe someone sheltered or protected.
Pro Tip 1/3Culinary Usage
The term is often used in high-end dining to refer to a delicacy.
Many restaurants serve squab as a gourmet option.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Context
In some cultures, squab holds symbolic meaning regarding modesty and gentleness.
In literature, squab can refer to soft or pampered individuals.
Pro Tip 3/3Literature
Often found in literary texts, 'squab' can symbolize vulnerability.
In poems, squab might describe someone sheltered or protected.
Pro Tip 1/3Culinary Usage
The term is often used in high-end dining to refer to a delicacy.
Many restaurants serve squab as a gourmet option.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Context
In some cultures, squab holds symbolic meaning regarding modesty and gentleness.
In literature, squab can refer to soft or pampered individuals.
Pro Tip 3/3Literature
Often found in literary texts, 'squab' can symbolize vulnerability.
In poems, squab might describe someone sheltered or protected.
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