0 present participle of squirm --
1 to move from side to side in an awkward way, sometimes because of nervousness, embarrassment, or pain: --
Republicans are enjoying seeing Democrats squirming over the impact of campaign finance reform.
Sal would occasionally squirm at his parents' behaviour.
The fish squirmed on the ground for a few moments and then lay still.
Nobody spoke for at least five minutes and Rachel squirmed in her chair with embarrassment.
These signals vary widely from one infant to another, and include a certain facial expression, a particular cry, squirming, a sudden unexplained fussiness, as well as others.
It's a down-and-dirty little actioneer that leaves you squirming, breathless in your seat.
Nod lands a fish-like star that ends up squirming in his pants.
A live octopus is usually sliced up and it is eaten while still squirming.
The food she cooks tends to look rather odd and off-putting (usually with squirming octopus tentacles), but it still tastes good.
If necessary, squirming trout can be held on their backs.
The nakji pieces are usually still squirming on the plate.
This young and healthy satyress is striding upright, carrying a squirming cherub in each arm.
