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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

    Squirm is a verb that means to twist about like a worm or to feel very embarrassed. See synonyms, examples, word history, and kids definition of squirm.

  4. 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 usage, pronunciation and translations of squirm.

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

    Squirm definition: to wriggle or writhe.. See examples of SQUIRM used in a sentence.

  6. 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.

  7. 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."

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

    If you squirm, you move your body from side to side, usually because you are nervous or uncomfortable. He had squirmed and wriggled and screeched when his father had washed his face. [ VERB ]