Squirm: meaning, definitions and examples
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squirm
[ skwɜrm ]
in discomfort
To squirm means to wriggle or twist the body from side to side, especially as a result of nervousness or discomfort. It can also refer to moving in a twisting or contorted way.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The child squirmed in his seat during the long meeting.
- She squirmed with embarrassment when her mistake was pointed out.
movement
As a noun, squirm refers to a wriggling or twisting movement, especially when done in a fidgety or uncomfortable manner.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The squirm of the snake caught everyone's attention.
- His constant squirms during the presentation were distracting.
Translations
Translations of the word "squirm" in other languages:
🇵🇹 contorcer-se
🇮🇳 कसमसाना
🇩🇪 sich winden
🇮🇩 menggeliat
🇺🇦 корчитися
🇵🇱 wić się
🇯🇵 身をよじる (mi wo yojiru)
🇫🇷 se tortiller
🇪🇸 retorcerse
🇹🇷 kıvranmak
🇰🇷 꿈틀거리다 (kkumteulgeorida)
🇸🇦 يتلوى (yatlawā)
🇨🇿 kroutit se
🇸🇰 krútiť sa
🇨🇳 扭动 (niǔdòng)
🇸🇮 vrteti se
🇮🇸 skríða
🇰🇿 бұралу
🇬🇪 იხვნეტება (ikhvnet’eba)
🇦🇿 qıvrılmaq
🇲🇽 retorcerse
Word origin
The word 'squirm' originated in the late 17th century, possibly as a blend of 'squirt' and 'worm'. It has evolved to represent the physical act of wriggling or twisting, often due to discomfort or nervousness. Over time, 'squirm' has become a common verb used to describe fidgety movements or contorted motions.
See also: squirmer.