un squirming

verb (used without object)

to wriggle or writhe.

to feel or display discomfort or distress, as from reproof, embarrassment, pain, etc.: He squirmed under the judge's questioning.

noun

the act of squirming; a squirming or wriggling movement.

Origin:
1685–95; of expressive orig., perhaps echoing worm

Related forms

squirm·er, noun

squirm·ing·ly, adverb

un·squirm·ing, adjective

Synonyms
1. turn, twist.

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squirm (skwɜːm)

—vb
1.	to move with a wriggling motion; writhe
2.	to feel deep mental discomfort, guilt, embarrassment, etc

—n
3.	a squirming movement

[C17: of imitative origin (perhaps influenced by worm)]

'squirmer

—n

'squirming

—*adj*

'squirmingly

—*adv*

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Word Origin & History

squirm

1691, originally referring to eels, of unknown origin; sometimes associated with worm or swarm, but perhaps rather imitative.

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