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squirms

The correct spelling is squirms.

How to pronounce squirms

verb

Say it like: Skw-irm-s

The correct spelling is squirms. To twist one's body with snakelike motions. 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.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To twist one's body with snakelike motions.
  2. 2.To twist in discomfort, especially from shame or embarrassment.
  3. 3.To evade a question, an interviewer etc.

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