Looking for the meaning of the word SQUIRM in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SQUIRM with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Squirm
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late 17th century: symbolic of writhing movement; probably associated with worm
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
skwəːm
Dialects: British English
Definition:
wriggle or twist the body from side to side, especially as a result of nervousness or discomfort
Short Definition:wriggle body from side to side
Examples:- he looked uncomfortable and squirmed in his chair
Word: Squirm
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
skwəːm
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a wriggling movement
Short Definition:wriggling movement
Examples:- the toddler gave a sudden squirm
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