squirmy

squirm·y

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skwur-mee]
- /ˈskwɜr mi/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skwur-mee]
- /ˈskwɜr mi/

Definitions of squirmy word

adjective squirmy characterized by squirming. 2
adjective squirmy moving with a wriggling motion 0
adjective squirmy making one squirm 0

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Origin of squirmy

First appearance:

before 1830

One of the 36% newest English words

First recorded in 1830-40; squirm + -y1

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Parts of speech for Squirmy

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Squirmy

squirmy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

squirmy usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for squirmy

adjective squirmy

fidgety — restless; impatient; uneasy.

Just one Synonym for squirmy