squirm

squirm

verb \ˈskwərm\

Definition of SQUIRM

intransitive verb

: to twist about like a worm : fidget

— squirm noun

— squirmy \ˈskwər-mē\ adjective

Examples of SQUIRM

1. The baby squirmed a lot when I tried to hold him.
2. She squirmed under her father's angry stare.
3. The children squirmed with delight.
4. He tried to hold onto her but she squirmed free.
5. The frog squirmed out of his hands.
6. The gory details of the story had me squirming in my seat.

Origin of SQUIRM

origin unknown

First Known Use: circa 1691

Related to SQUIRM

Synonyms: fiddle, jerk, jig, jiggle, squiggle, fidget, thrash, thresh, toss, twist, twitch, wiggle, wriggle, writhe

Related Words: flit, flutter, twitter; quake, quiver, shake, shiver, shudder, tremble; pace

Near Antonyms: relax, rest, unwind; calm (down), still

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