0 present participle of squirm
1 to move from side to side in an awkward way, sometimes because of nervousness, embarrassment, or pain:
Nobody spoke for at least five minutes and Rachel squirmed in her chair with embarrassment.
The fish squirmed on the ground for a few moments and then lay still.
Sal would occasionally squirm at his parents' behaviour.
Republicans are enjoying seeing Democrats squirming over the impact of campaign finance reform.
She began to fidget and squirm, unable to find a comfortable position.
If your child squirms and fusses when you start unfolding the stroller, let him walk.
At first, she squirmed at the thought of touching the scaly animal.
Some industry watchers squirm about the trend because of its elitist implications.
Activity items assessed general activity level (waving arms, moving around the crib, squirming).
He finished the rest of the song on his back, writhing, squirming and shouting out the lyrics.
Coded: 1, out of seat, body constantly in motion; 2, much movement; 3, some squirming; 4, sits quietly.
All these behaviors can be plausibly seen as part of an overall behavioral pattern of writhing or squirming.
