Squirmy

Pronunciation: /ˈskwɜrmi/

Definitions of squirmy

adjective describing someone or something that is moving around in a restless or uneasy way

Example Sentences

A1 The worm was squirmy in my hand.

A2 The toddler was squirmy during the car ride.

B1 The students were squirmy with excitement before the school trip.

B2 The puppy was squirmy as it tried to escape from the bath.

C1 The politician appeared squirmy during the interview, avoiding direct answers.

C2 The suspect became squirmy under intense questioning by the detective.

Examples of squirmy in a Sentence

formal The child was squirming in his seat during the long lecture.

informal Stop being so squirmy and sit still for a minute!

slang The kids were getting all squirmy waiting in line for the rollercoaster.

figurative The uncomfortable truth made him feel squirmy inside.

Grammatical Forms of squirmy

• past tense: squirmed
• plural: squirmies
• comparative: squirmier
• superlative: squirmiest
• present tense: squirm
• future tense: will squirm
• perfect tense: have squirmed
• continuous tense: is squirming
• singular: squirmy
• positive degree: squirmy
• infinitive: to squirm
• gerund: squirming
• participle: squirmed

Origin and Evolution of squirmy

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'squirmy' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'squirmen', which means to twist or wriggle.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'squirmy' has retained its original meaning of twisting or wriggling, but has also come to be used colloquially to describe someone who is uncomfortable or fidgety.