Squirming: meaning, definitions and examples

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squirming

 

[ หˆskwษ™rmษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical movement

Squirming refers to the act of twisting or writhing in a contorted manner, often due to discomfort or nervousness. It can describe both human and animal behavior, particularly when trying to escape a situation or find comfort.

Synonyms

fidget, twist, wiggle, writhe

Examples of usage

  • The worm was squirming on the hook.
  • She couldn't help but squirm in her seat during the awkward silence.
  • The child started squirming when he felt the tickle.
  • He was squirming with embarrassment after making a mistake.

Translations

Translations of the word "squirming" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น contorcendo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเคกเคผเค–เคกเคผเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช zappeln

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berputar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั€ัƒั‚ะธั‚ะธัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wijaฤ‡ siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚‚ใŒใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท se tortiller

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ retorcerse

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kฤฑvrฤฑlmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฟˆํ‹€๊ฑฐ๋ฆฌ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุชู„ูˆู‰

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kroutit se

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ krรบtiลฅ sa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰ญๅŠจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vrteti se

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ snรบast

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฑั€ะฐะปะฐาฃะดะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ‘แƒ แƒฃแƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรถnmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ retorcerse

Etymology

The term 'squirm' originated in the late 16th century, deriving from the Middle English word 'squirmen,' which indicates to writhe, twist, or wiggle. This, in turn, can be traced back to the Old English term 'swerian,' meaning to twist or turn. The evolution of the word reflects the physical contortions associated with discomfort or agitation. Over the centuries, 'squirming' has come to be associated not only with physical movements of living beings but also metaphorically to describe people's emotional responses to uncomfortable situations. Today, its usage has expanded across various contexts, including literature, psychology, and everyday conversation, retaining that core meaning of restless motion.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,679, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.