Vocabulary Entry

squirm

|verb • noun

verb

To wriggle or twist the body or a part of it, especially as a result of nervousness or discomfort.

Example Sentences

"The worm began to squirm when I touched it."

"He couldn't help but squirm in his seat during the awkward silence."

"The child squirmed with excitement when he saw the presents."

noun

Example Sentences

"She felt a squirm of discomfort when she realized everyone was staring at her."

"The squirm of the fish on the line made it difficult to reel it in."

"His nervous squirm showed that he wasn't comfortable with the situation."