Squirm ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Squirm ( verb )

1. To wriggle or twist one's body with snakelike motions.
2. To move restlessly or uneasily in a confined space.
3. To feel or show discomfort or embarrassment.

Origin:

Middle english swirmen, from old english swirmian to be in a state of agitation, from swerian to be in a state of agitation, be confused; akin to old high german swermen to swarm.

Examples:

1. The worm squirmed as it was pulled out of the ground.
2. The child squirmed in his seat during the long car ride.
3. He squirmed under the intense scrutiny of the audience.
4. She squirmed as she was asked about her personal life.
5. The snake squirmed as it was captured by the snake charmer.

(As a noun)

Squirm ( noun )

1. To wriggle or twist one's body with snakelike motions.
2. To move restlessly or uneasily in a confined space.
3. To feel or show discomfort or embarrassment.

Origin:

Middle english swirmen, from old english swirmian to be in a state of agitation, from swerian to be in a state of agitation, be confused; akin to old high german swermen to swarm.

Examples:

1. The worm squirmed as it was pulled out of the ground.
2. The child squirmed in his seat during the long car ride.
3. He squirmed under the intense scrutiny of the audience.
4. She squirmed as she was asked about her personal life.
5. The snake squirmed as it was captured by the snake charmer.