Meaning of "squirm" in the English dictionary

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SQUIRM

Of imitative origin (perhaps influenced by worm).

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF SQUIRM

squirm  [skwɜːm]

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SQUIRM

Squirm is a verb and can also act as a noun.

A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

See the conjugation of the verb squirm in English.

WHAT DOES SQUIRM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Squirm

Squirm were a New Zealand alternative rock group based in Christchurch, New Zealand. The band played from 1991 to 1997 and released two albums and one 6-track EP.

Definition of squirm in the English dictionary

The first definition of squirm in the dictionary is to move with a wriggling motion; writhe. Other definition of squirm is to feel deep mental discomfort, guilt, embarrassment, etc. Squirm is also a squirming movement.

CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO SQUIRM

PRESENT

Present

I squirm

you squirm

he/she/it squirms

we squirm

you squirm

they squirm

Present continuous

I am squirming

you are squirming

he/she/it is squirming

we are squirming

you are squirming

they are squirming

Present perfect

I have squirmed

you have squirmed

he/she/it has squirmed

we have squirmed

you have squirmed

they have squirmed

Present perfect continuous

I have been squirming

you have been squirming

he/she/it has been squirming

we have been squirming

you have been squirming

they have been squirming

Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.

PAST

Past

I squirmed

you squirmed

he/she/it squirmed

we squirmed

you squirmed

they squirmed

Past continuous

I was squirming

you were squirming

he/she/it was squirming

we were squirming

you were squirming

they were squirming

Past perfect

I had squirmed

you had squirmed

he/she/it had squirmed

we had squirmed

you had squirmed

they had squirmed

Past perfect continuous

I had been squirming

you had been squirming

he/she/it had been squirming

we had been squirming

you had been squirming

they had been squirming

Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,

FUTURE

Future

I will squirm

you will squirm

he/she/it will squirm

we will squirm

you will squirm

they will squirm

Future continuous

I will be squirming

you will be squirming

he/she/it will be squirming

we will be squirming

you will be squirming

they will be squirming

Future perfect

I will have squirmed

you will have squirmed

he/she/it will have squirmed

we will have squirmed

you will have squirmed

they will have squirmed

Future perfect continuous

I will have been squirming

you will have been squirming

he/she/it will have been squirming

we will have been squirming

you will have been squirming

they will have been squirming

The future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.

CONDITIONAL

Conditional

I would squirm

you would squirm

he/she/it would squirm

we would squirm

you would squirm

they would squirm

Conditional continuous

I would be squirming

you would be squirming

he/she/it would be squirming

we would be squirming

you would be squirming

they would be squirming

Conditional perfect

I would have squirm

you would have squirm

he/she/it would have squirm

we would have squirm

you would have squirm

they would have squirm

Conditional perfect continuous

I would have been squirming

you would have been squirming

he/she/it would have been squirming

we would have been squirming

you would have been squirming

they would have been squirming

Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.

IMPERATIVE

Imperative

you squirm
we let´s squirm
you squirm

The imperative is used to form commands or requests.

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

Infinitive

to squirm

Past participle

squirmed

Present Participle

squirming

Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The past participle shows the action after completion.

SYNONYMS OF «SQUIRM»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «squirm» and belong to the same grammatical category.

synonyms of squirm

agonize · fidget · flounder · shift · twist · wiggle · worry · wriggle · writhe

TRANSLATION OF SQUIRM

Find out the translation of squirm to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of squirm from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «squirm» in English.

• Translator English - Chinese: > 扭来扭去
• Translator English - Spanish: revolverse
• English: squirm
• Translator English - Hindi: ऐंठना
• Translator English - Arabic: تشنج
• Translator English - Russian: извиваться
• Translator English - Portuguese: retorcer-se
• Translator English - Bengali: squirm
• Translator English - French: se tortiller
• Translator English - Malay: Squirm
• Translator English - German: sich winden
• Translator English - Japanese: のたくる
• Translator English - Korean: 꿈틀거리다
• Translator English - Javanese: Squirm
• Translator English - Vietnamese: vặn vẹo
• Translator English - Tamil: நிம்மதியின்றி
• Translator English - Marathi: चपळ
• Translator English - Turkish: kıvırmak
• Translator English - Italian: contorcersi
• Translator English - Polish: skręcać
• Translator English - Ukrainian: звиватися
• Translator English - Romanian: se agita
• Translator English - Greek: ανησυχώ
• Translator English - Afrikaans: wriggelen
• Translator English - Swedish: våndas
• Translator English - Norwegian: vri seg

6 QUOTES WITH «SQUIRM»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word squirm.

1

Nancy Horan

History class was a forty-minute squirm from which I would emerge unscathed by insight. Down the hall in English Lit, though, there were stories to be had, and it was stories I craved.

2

Paul Kane

I can look back at stuff I wrote in my early days and squirm at some of the mistakes I made. But we're all learning every day; we never stop. I just hope people keep on liking what I do. That gives me such a kick.

3

Vanessa Marcil

I'm not ready to be a woman yet, I'd like it if my body were more boyish. Maybe I'll like my curves when I'm older but right now they kind of make me squirm.

4

Charlie Munger

I believe Costco does more for civilization than the Rockefeller Foundation. I think it's a better place. You get a bunch of very intelligent people sitting around trying to do good, I immediately get kind of suspicious and squirm in my seat.

5

Stewart O'Nan

I always squirm when I read what's called 'creative nonfiction,' and the writer is lobbing gobs of emotion and language at the world, hoping some of it will stick.

6

John Simm

I can't watch shows like 'The X Factor,' for instance. I just squirm for the people involved, for the way they're being used. It's the cruellest, most ridiculous show on television. It's ruined music, ruined everything.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SQUIRM»

Discover the use of squirm in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to squirm and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.

Harry the Poisonous Centipede’s Big Adventure

Another deliciously squirmy story about Harry the Poisonous Centipede, with all of Lynne Reid Banks’s usual charm and humour. Tony Ross’s wonderful illustrations perfectly capture the small world of Harry.

Lynne Reid Banks, 2013

Essential Ultimate: Teaching, Coaching, Playing

PROCEDURE Athlete begins backpedaling at first cone. At second cone turn 180 degrees (half squirm) to the right and sprint to the third cone. At third cone turn 1 80 degrees to the left returning to a backpedal, decelerating as little as possible.

Michael Baccarini, Tiina Booth, 2008

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The redirection is enabled through the "redirect_program" option in squid, which passes all squid requests through a separate program. The package required for this is squirm, an excellent security package in itself. The Squirm package can ...

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C Sperm, Squirm & Squiggly Stuff: Sex Ed & AIDS Info for Boys

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Carole Marsh

Popular Mechanics

But now the Maxamam Corporation is introducing the Squirm Drive. It resembles a worm drive, but instead of ripping at the screw with brass teeth to transmit power from the wheel, the Squirm Drive nudges it gently with lubricated ball bearings.

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Revolting Poems to Make You Squirm

Collects poetry appropriate for younger readers that is about such revolting topics as bad hygiene, school lunches, and slimy animals.

Susie Gibbs, 2006

Chambers Terms to Make You Squirm: 200 Words You Shouldn't Use

Ever heard a word that made you cringe?

Elspeth Summers, 2009

Harry the Poisonous Centipede

"Come on! Let's peep at it!" They crawled the rest of the way up the tunnel towards the light. Harry is a poisonous centipede but he's not very brave. Still, he is the star of this seriously squirmy story.

Lynne Reid Banks, 2010

Howl

Karen Hood-Caddy. As Squirm rubbed Relentless with the towel, Griff stoked the woodstove. “Goodness, that tuckered me right out. I need some sustenance.” She heated up some soup and when it was ready, the three of them sipped it out of ...

Karen Hood-Caddy, 2011

The Duplicity Factor

Chapter. 12. The. Trial—Squirm. Baby. Squirm. It was unseasonably hot and humid as the trial began. At eight o'clock Jake entered the court house from the front entrance, walked up three sets of stairs, and took a seat outside Supreme Court ...

Louis Que

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SQUIRM»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term squirm is used in the context of the following news items.

Editorial: Pope Francis' exhortation to walk on the margins makes us …

The words make us squirm. During his speech in Bolivia to members of popular movements, he said: "When we look into the eyes of the suffering, when we see ... «National Catholic Reporter, Jul 15»

Might Kids With ADHD Learn Better When They Squirm?

Worming, squirming, fidgeting, tapping, bouncing… could these various symptoms of hyperactivity in children with ADHD actually be a way of helping them focus ... «Forbes, Jun 15»

Bert Myrin and Mick Ireland face off in second edition of Squirm Night

Bert Myrin and Mick Ireland offered appeals for public support Thursday during election season's final public forum, a second-round Squirm Night leading up to ... «Aspen Times, May 15»

The “New” Miley Cyrus Gleefully Makes 'Em Squirm at the Adult …

I was delighted by how few people cheered, and how many people seemed to genuinely squirm. New Miley doesn't fucking care if you like it; new Miley is on ... «Slate Magazine, May 15»

As the visible woman, Michelle Obama makes critics squirm

As the visible woman, Michelle Obama makes critics squirm. Glenn Beck · Laura Ingraham · Clarence Page · Opinion · Commentary. As the visible woman, ... «Chicago Tribune, May 15»

Patients press the 'record' button, making doctors squirm

My dad had a health scare recently, and at a doctor's appointment to receive some important test results, my mom wanted to record audio of the visit on her ... «Washington Post, May 15»

Keidel: It's Fun Watching Almighty Patriots, And Their Fans, Squirm …

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady talks to the media during a press conference to address the under inflation of footballs used in the AFC ... «CBS Local, May 15»

Royals exclusive clip: Joan Collins makes Elizabeth Hurley squirm

Fans of The Royals know that very little intimidates Queen Helena (Elizabeth Hurley)—even a rebellious daughter, wayward husband, and conniving ... «Entertainment Weekly, Apr 15»

Google's New Wireless Service Should Make Verizon and AT&T …

And whether or not Fi moves beyond its initial stage, this should make the two big U.S. wireless carriers who aren't involved, Verizon and AT&T, squirm a bit. «MIT Technology Review, Apr 15»

Study: Why Kids With ADHD Need to Squirm

(Newser) – Parents and teachers who tell kids with ADHD to sit still and focus may have it all wrong. So report University of Central Florida researchers, who ... «Newser, Apr 15»