Behavioral Traits In Children

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

• The child was squirming in his seat during the long lecture.
• Stop being so squirmy and sit still for a minute!
• The kids were getting all squirmy waiting in line for the rollercoaster.
• The uncomfortable truth made him feel squirmy inside.

adjective describing someone who speaks in a quiet, unclear, or muffled manner

• The speaker was criticized for being mumbly during the presentation.
• I couldn't understand what she was saying because she was being all mumbly.
• Why are you being so mumbly? Speak up!
• His mumbly demeanor made it hard for others to connect with him.