squid

¹

[ skwid ]

noun

, plural (especially collectively) squid, (especially referring to two or more kinds or species) squids.

1. any of several ten-armed cephalopods, as of the genera Loligo and Ommastrephes, having a slender body and a pair of rounded or triangular caudal fins and varying in length from 4–6 inches (10–15 centimeters) to 60–80 feet (18–24 meters).

SQUID

²

[ skwid ]

noun

1. superconducting quantum interference device: a device that senses minute changes in magnetic fields, used to indicate neural activity in the brain.

squid

¹

/ skwɪd /

noun

1. any of various fast-moving pelagic cephalopod molluscs of the genera Loligo, Ommastrephes , etc, of most seas, having a torpedo-shaped body ranging from about 10 centimetres to 16.5 metres long and a pair of triangular tail fins: order Decapoda (decapods) See also cuttlefish

verb

1. intr (of a parachute) to assume an elongated squidlike shape owing to excess air pressure

squid

²

/ skwɪd /

noun

1. slang.
   a pound sterling

SQUID

³

abbreviation for

1. superconducting quantum interference device

Word History and Origins

Origin of squid¹

First recorded in 1605–15; origin uncertain

Origin of squid²

First recorded in 1965–70

Word History and Origins

Origin of squid¹

C17: of unknown origin

Origin of squid²

C20: rhyming slang for quid

Example Sentences

The company also said it had sold ads across its scripted programs, including the anticipated second season of the Korean drama “Squid Game.”

From Los Angeles Times

For all those who were captivated by the shocking storytelling of Squid Game, there were others who found it gratuitously violent and difficult to watch.

From BBC

Squid Game’s Hwang hopes his candor over his own pay struggles will initiate that change.

From BBC

The second series of Squid Game will be released on Netflix on 26 December 2024.

From BBC

Hwang tried for 10 years to get Squid Game made, taking out large loans to support his family, before Netflix swooped in.

From BBC