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    squirm
    /skwəːm/

    verb

    • 1. wriggle or twist the body from side to side, especially as a result of nervousness or discomfort: "he looked uncomfortable and squirmed in his chair"

    noun

    • 1. a wriggling movement: "the toddler gave a sudden squirm"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSQUIRM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Squirm is a verb that means to move from side to side in an awkward way, sometimes because of nervousness, embarrassment, or pain. It can also be a noun that describes this movement. Learn more about the meaning, usage and synonyms of squirm with Cambridge Dictionary.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › squirmSquirm Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of SQUIRM is to twist about like a worm : fidget. How to use squirm in a sentence.

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  5. www.thefreedictionary.com › squirmSquirm - definition of squirm by The Free Dictionary

    Squirm means to twist or writhe in a wriggling motion, or to feel embarrassed or uncomfortable. See the origin, synonyms, translations and usage of squirm in different contexts.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySQUIRM | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Squirm is a verb that means to move from side to side in an awkward way, sometimes because of nervousness, embarrassment, or pain. It can also be a noun that means a side to side movement. Learn more about the meaning, usage and synonyms of squirm with examples and translations.

  7. www.dictionary.com › browse › squirmSQUIRM Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Squirm means to wriggle or writhe, or to feel or display discomfort or distress. It can be a verb or a noun. See the origin, pronunciation, and usage of squirm in sentences.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSQUIRM definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Squirm means to move your body from side to side, usually because you are nervous or uncomfortable, or to feel deep mental discomfort, guilt, embarrassment, etc. Learn more about the word origin, pronunciation, collocations, and usage of squirm with Collins English Dictionary.

  9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › squirmSquirm - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    To squirm is to wiggle or twist your body, the way an excited puppy will squirm when you try to hold him in your arms. Small children and animals squirm from excitement or eagerness, while uncomfortable adults also sometimes squirm: "She was so upset by her friends' argument that she started to squirm in her chair."