tr.v. spritzed, spritz·ing, spritz·es 1. To squirt or spray a liquid on (something): spritzed me with the hose. 2. To squirt or spray (a liquid) on something. n. A quick squirt or spray, as of carbonated water. [Pennsylvania Dutch schpritze, from Middle High German sprützen, to spray; see sper- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] |
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