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squirm(dictionary)

squirm (oh)



[Date: 1600-1700; Origin: Perhaps copying the action]
to twist your body from side to side because you are uncomfortable or nervous, or to get free from something which is holding you
-synonym wriggle wriggle
::Christine squirmed uncomfortably in her chair.
::The boy tried to squirm free.
to feel very embarrassed or ashamed
squirm with
::He made me squirm with embarrassment.
-- squirm n [singular]