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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 usage, pronunciation and translations of squirm.

  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.

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  5. 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, usage, and related terms of squirm.

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

    Squirm means to move from side to side in an awkward way, sometimes because of nervousness, embarrassment, or pain. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts, see related words and phrases, and hear the pronunciation.

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

    to feel or display discomfort or distress, as from reproof, embarrassment, pain, etc.: He squirmed under the judge's questioning. noun. the act of squirming; a squirming or wriggling movement. squirm. / skwɜːm / verb. to move with a wriggling motion; writhe. to feel deep mental discomfort, guilt, embarrassment, etc.

  8. 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. Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage of squirm from various dictionaries and sources.

  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.