Word Finder - squirming

definition

To twist one's body with snakelike motions.

example

The prisoner managed to squirm out of the straitjacket.

synonyms

• wriggle
• writhe

definition

To twist in discomfort, especially from shame or embarrassment.

example

I recounted the embarrassing story in detail just to watch him squirm.

synonyms

• fidget

definition

To evade a question, an interviewer etc.

definition

The motion of something that squirms.

I knew he was squirming but I pressed on.

John was squirming about in his arms; he clearly did n't want to be there.

Whist we were squirming around flat out in water Dales style, Jane had found our next site.

I was decidedly nervous, squirming in my chair while the head went through the statement we had prepared.

Thinking back on it all, I ca n't help squirming with embarrassment.

Since infants may be difficult to measure because of movement and squirming, parents should remember not to be too worried if one measurement appears to be below normal on the graph.

Accessories like hats and mittens can be difficult to put on a squirming toddler as well, so choose hats that have plenty of room and mittens that feature large Velcro openings for easy access to little hands.

Infants are most easily awakened during this phase of sleep that is accompanied by yawning, squirming, and quiet vocalizations.

They are constantly moving, running, climbing, squirming, and fidgeting.

His ' unique ' management style in this multi-award winning spoof fly-on-the-wall documentary had office workers squirming on their sofas.

After many apologies and much squirming on my part, he allowed me to climb from his back garden into mine.

Very enjoyable, but impossible for any woman, whether childless or a mother, to watch without squirming uncomfortably in her seat.

Holding a squirming satin and lace encumbered baby is difficult.

Velcro is easier to affix than buckles or buttons on a squirming infant.

After all, a comfy pair of panties can mean the difference between squirming in your seat and feeling confident and well-dressed all the way down to your ... well panties!

He glanced at her bare legs and she blushed, squirming in the chair.

She ceased squirming when her pursuers passed below them.

As hard as she was laughing, squirming away would have been impossible, even if she had possessed the strength - and it was obvious she didn't.

Giddon was silent, giving all his attention to his food, but Tammy watched Lisa with interest, twirling her fork in her eggs and squirming in her chair.

At length you slowly raise, pulling hand over hand, some horned pout squeaking and squirming to the upper air.

There goes any chance of Mr. and Mrs. Dean doing any hugging and squirming tonight, Dean thought.

How's that for squirming out of a leading question?