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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, example sentences, word history, and related words for 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, pronunciation, collocations, and usage of squirm with Collins English Dictionary.

  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. See how to use squirm in sentences and find synonyms.

  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, history, and usage of squirm in sentences and synonyms.

  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.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.