Squirm
Pronunciation: /ˈskwɜːrm/
Squirm (verb)
- to twist or move your body in a way that shows discomfort or nervousness.
- to feel uncomfortable or embarrassed in a situation.
Examples
- The child began to squirm in his seat during the long meeting.
- She squirmed uncomfortably as the chair was too hard.
Common collocations: squirm in seat, squirm with impatience, squirm with embarrassment, squirm under scrutiny