Gadit

squirm

Definitions
1verbTo twist or wriggle, often in discomfort or embarrassment.
The child began to squirm in his seat during the long lecture.
She tried not to squirm as the doctor examined her.
He squirmed with embarrassment when his mistake was pointed out.
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Word Origin
Language
English
Originally meant
To wriggle or twist the body.
Background
The word 'squirm' likely comes from Scandinavian roots, similar to the Norwegian 'skværma', meaning to move restlessly. It entered English in the late 17th century.