Meanings
How to pronounce "damp squib":
AU
A firework that has been wet and therefore fails to go off correctly.
Anything that doesn’t work properly, or fails to come up to expectations; a dud.
Example Sentences
1
The highly anticipated movie turned out to be a damp squib at the box office.
2
Despite all the hype, the new restaurant's launch was a damp squib with only a few customers showing up.
3
The fireworks display on New Year's Eve was a bit of a damp squib due to technical difficulties.
4
We were expecting a thrilling finale to the match, but it ended up being a damp squib with a goalless draw.
5
The much-anticipated product launch turned out to be a damp squib as the audience was unimpressed.
