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- [skwurm]
- /skwɜrm/
- /skwɜːm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [skwurm]
- /skwɜrm/
Definitions of squirm word
- verb without object squirm to wriggle or writhe. 1
- verb without object squirm to feel or display discomfort or distress, as from reproof, embarrassment, pain, etc.: He squirmed under the judge's questioning. 1
- noun squirm the act of squirming; a squirming or wriggling movement. 1
- intransitive verb squirm move to get free 1
- intransitive verb squirm feel shame/guilt 1
- verb squirm If you squirm, you move your body from side to side, usually because you are nervous or uncomfortable. 0
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Origin of squirm
First appearance:
before 1685 One of the 48% oldest English words
First recorded in 1685-95; of expressive orig., perhaps echoing worm
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Parts of speech for Squirm
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squirm popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
squirm usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for squirm
verb squirm
- agonize — If you agonize over something, you feel very anxious about it and spend a long time thinking about it.
- corkscrew — A corkscrew is a device for pulling corks out of bottles.
- crawl — When you crawl, you move forward on your hands and knees.
- creep — When people or animals creep somewhere, they move quietly and slowly.
- fidget — to move about restlessly, nervously, or impatiently.
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- when serpents bargain for the right to squirm?
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