First Known Use: circa 1691
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squirm
intransitive verb \ˈskwərm\
: to make a lot of twisting movements because you are nervous, uncomfortable, bored, etc.
SQUIRMING Defined for Kids
squirm
verb \ˈskwərm\
squirmedsquirm·ing
Definition of SQUIRM for Kids
: to twist about because of nervousness or embarrassment or in an effort to move or escape <… it was no use trying to squirm loose … — Carl Hiaasen, Hoot>
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