Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
squirmy
Adjective
/ˈskwərmi/
Definition
Characterized by squirming or wriggling movements; restless or uneasy.
Examples
- The child felt squirmy during the long wait in the doctor’s office.
- She had a squirmy feeling in her stomach before speaking in front of the audience.
- The squirmy fish slipped out of my hands and flopped back into the water.
Meaning
The term ‘squirmy’ often describes someone who cannot stay still, feeling uncomfortable or fidgety.
Synonyms
- wriggly
- fidgety
- restless
- unsteady
- twitchy
