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squirm

UK
/skwɜːm/
US
/skwɜrm/
squirm around

Translations

squirmnoun
squirms
pl
UK
/skwɜːm/
US
/skwɝːm/
tortillementMouvement de torsion ou de contorsion du corps.
The squirm of the worm in the soil was barely noticeable.
Le tortillement du ver dans le sol était à peine visible.
Synonyms
twitch
restlessness
squirming
fidget
contortion
twist
wriggling
writhing
wriggle
squirmverb
squirmed
Past Simple
squirmed
Past Participle
squirming
Gerund
UK
/skwɜːm/
US
/skwɜrm/
se tortillerS’emploie pour un mouvement du corps lié à l’inconfort, à la gêne ou à l’agitation.
The child began to squirm in his seat during the long ceremony.
L’enfant a commencé à se tortiller sur son siège pendant la longue cérémonie.
Additional translations
se tortiller de gêneS’emploie surtout au sens figuré pour exprimer un malaise ou un embarras.
Synonyms
thresh
writhe
wiggle
fidget
twist

Definitions

squirmnoun
A wriggling or twisting movement.
The squirm of the worm in the soil was barely noticeable.
squirmverb
To wriggle or twist the body from side to side, often as a result of discomfort or nervousness.
The child began to squirm in his seat during the long ceremony.
To feel or display discomfort or embarrassment.
She squirmed with embarrassment when her mistake was pointed out in front of everyone.
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