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Raresquirm
The correct spelling is squirm.
How to pronounce squirm
/skwɜːm/
nounIPA: /skwɜːm/
Say it like: Skw-irm
The correct spelling is squirm. A twisting, snakelike movement of the body. For example: "The prisoner managed to squirm out of the straitjacket."
Usage Examples
“The prisoner managed to squirm out of the straitjacket.”
“I recounted the embarrassing story in detail just to watch him squirm.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A twisting, snakelike movement of the body.
verb
- 1.To twist one's body with snakelike motions.
- 2.To twist in discomfort, especially from shame or embarrassment.
- 3.To evade a question, an interviewer etc.
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