squirmed

We have found lemma(root) word of squirmed : squirm.

Definitions


[skwəːm], (Verb)

Definitions:
- wriggle or twist the body from side to side, especially as a result of nervousness or discomfort
(e.g: he looked uncomfortable and squirmed in his chair)


Phrases:

Origin:
late 17th century: symbolic of writhing movement; probably associated with worm


[skwəːm], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a wriggling movement
(e.g: the toddler gave a sudden squirm)


Phrases:

Origin:
late 17th century: symbolic of writhing movement; probably associated with worm




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