Spritz

/sprɪts/ verb, noun

Definition

To spray or squirt something in short, quick bursts; a light spray or splash of liquid.

Etymology

From Yiddish 'shprits,' which came from Middle High German 'spritzen,' meaning to squirt or spray. The word entered American English in the early 20th century and became especially popular after the Spritzer (wine cocktail) gained popularity.

Kelly Says

Spritz is a wonderful example of a Yiddish word that's become so naturally English that most English speakers don't realize it's borrowed—it perfectly mimics the sound of what it describes, which is why it stuck around while other Yiddish words faded!

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