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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 related entries for squirm.

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    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.

  6. 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.

  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.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.

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishsquirm verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    Definition of squirm verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. [intransitive] to move around a lot making small twisting movements, because you are nervous, uncomfortable, etc. synonym wriggle. (+ adv./prep.) The children were squirming restlessly in their seats. + adj. Someone grabbed him but he managed to squirm free.