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squirm⋅y

  [skwur-mee]
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–adjective, squirm⋅i⋅er, squirm⋅i⋅est.
characterized by squirming.
Origin:
1830–40; squirm + -y 1

Related forms:
squirm⋅i⋅ness, noun
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squirm   (skwûrm)   
intr.v.   squirmed, squirm·ing, squirms

  1. To twist about in a wriggling, snakelike motion; writhe.

  2. To feel or exhibit signs of humiliation or embarrassment.

n.  

  1. The act of squirming.

  2. A squirming movement.


[Origin unknown.]
squirm'er n., squirm'y adj.
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