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squirming
UK
/skwɜːmɪŋ/
US
/skwɜrmɪŋ/
squirming around
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squirming
gerund / present participle
UK
/ˈskwɜːmɪŋ/
US
/ˈskwɜrmɪŋ/
Translations
извивающийся
The squirming child made it difficult for the doctor to examine him.
Извивающийся ребенок затруднял осмотр врача.
Definitions
Moving in a twisting or contorted motion, often due to discomfort or agitation.
The squirming child couldn't sit still during the long ceremony.
Synonyms
shifting
wriggling
fidgeting
twisting
writhing
squirming
noun
squirmings
pl
UK
/ˈskwɜː.mɪŋ/
US
/ˈskwɝː.mɪŋ/
Definitions
The act or process of twisting the body from side to side, especially as a sign of discomfort or agitation.
His constant squirming made it clear he was nervous.
Synonyms
thrashing
wriggling
writhing
twisting
fidgeting
wriggle
restlessness
unease
discomfort
contortion
squirm
verb
squirming
Gerund
squirmed
Past Simple
squirmed
Past Participle
squirming
Gerund
UK
/skwɜːm/
US
/skwɜrm/
Translations
извиваться
The worm began to squirm in the soil.
Червь начал извиваться в почве.
корчиться
He started to squirm in his seat during the long meeting.
Он начал корчиться на своем месте во время долгого собрания.
ерзать
The child couldn't sit still and continued to squirm.
Ребенок не мог сидеть спокойно и продолжал ерзать.
Additional translations
скользить
пролезать
Definitions
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.
Synonyms
writhe
thresh
wiggle
fidget
twist
squirm
noun
Definitions
A wriggling or twisting movement.
The squirm of the worm in the soil was barely noticeable.
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