Squirmed: meaning, definitions and examples

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squirmed

 

[ skwษœหrmd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

movement, discomfort

Squirmed is the past tense of squirm, which means to wriggle or twist the body from side to side, often in a way that indicates discomfort or nervousness. It can also refer to the way someone reacts when they are embarrassed or uneasy.

Synonyms

shift, squiggle, twist, wriggle.

Examples of usage

  • He squirmed in his seat during the awkward silence.
  • The child squirmed when the doctor examined him.
  • She squirmed with embarrassment when her secret was revealed.

Translations

Translations of the word "squirmed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น contorcido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเคเคชเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช zappeln

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berputar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั€ัƒั‚ะธั‚ะธัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wirowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚‚ใŒใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท se tortiller

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ retorcerse

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kฤฑvrฤฑlmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ชธ๋ถ€๋ฆผ์น˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุชู„ูˆู‰

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kroutit se

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ krรบtiลฅ sa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰ญๅŠจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prevrniti se

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ snรบast

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฑั€ะฐะปัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ แƒฃแƒœแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรถnmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ retorcerse

Etymology

The verb 'squirm' has its roots in the Middle English word 'squirmen', which means to twist or wriggle. This, in turn, likely derives from the Old English 'swyrian', meaning to twist or contort. The overall concept of squirming is linked to the physical actions of creatures like worms or snakes, which exhibit similar motions. In modern usage, the term not only conveys the physical act of wriggling but also embodies the emotional state of anxiety or discomfort. Over time, 'squirm' has evolved to reflect more than just physical movement, encompassing a psychological element as well. Thus, the term has found its place in both everyday language and literary contexts, illustrating the universality of discomfort in various situations.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,830, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.