squib

A small firecracker.

A broken firecracker that burns but does not explode.

A brief satirical or witty writing or speech, such as a lampoon.

A short, sometimes humorous piece in a newspaper or magazine, usually used as a filler.

A squib kick.

To write or utter squibs.

To write or utter squibs against; lampoon.

To kick (the ball) low on a kickoff so that it bounces along the ground.