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Squirming Meaning for Kids

What Does Squirming Mean?

Verb

  • To move in a twisting or wiggling way, like a worm.
  • To feel uncomfortable or embarrassed and move around a lot.

Squirming — Full Explanation

Squirming is when someone or something moves in a wiggly way. Imagine a little worm or a kid who can't sit still!

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Related Words

wriggling moving shaking

Squirming Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
काँपते हुए

kaampate hue

काँपना

kaampnaa

लड़खड़ाना

ladkhadaana

kannada
ಕಲಿಯುತ್ತಿರುವ

kaliyuttiruva

ಕಲಿಯುವುದು

kaliyuvudu

ಹರಿಯುವುದು

hariyuvudu

bengali
কাঁপানো

kapanō

হেলানো

helānō

spanish
retorcerse en español

retorcerse

retorciéndose en español

retorciéndose

movimiento en español

movimiento

Squirming in Sentences

  • The squirming snake moved quickly across the ground.
  • When I am nervous, I start squirming in my chair.
  • The squirming caterpillar will soon become a butterfly.
  • She was squirming with excitement before the party.
  • The fish was squirming on the hook.

💬 Squirming Chat: Listen In!

Meera and Arjun's Mehendi Adventure

Meera: "Arjun, sit still! Patti is putting mehendi on your hand."

Arjunsquirming all by themselves.": "But it’s tickly, Meera! My fingers are

Meera: "If you keep squirming, the peacock will look like a squashed lizard."

Arjun: "I’m trying not to, but the cone is cold and slimy… aaah, my hand wants to run away!"

Patti: "Arjun, take a deep breath. Think of hot jalebis, not your tickly hand."

Arjun: "Mmm… jalebis… but my toes are squirming now too!"

Meera: "Your toes aren’t even getting mehendi, drama king."

Arjun: "My whole body is doing a squirming dance, Meera. Even my ears feel wiggly."

Patti: "One more minute. If you stop squirming, I’ll make extra crispy dosas for you tomorrow."

Arjun: "Extra crispy? Okay, I’ll lock my squirming inside my tummy."

Meera: "Hey, you’re actually still now. I can see the peacock’s feathers properly."

Arjunsquirming… when there are dosas involved.": "See? I told you I can control my

Frequently Asked Questions About Squirming

What does 'squirming' mean?
Squirming means to move around a lot in a wiggly way, like when you're trying to get comfortable or when you're feeling a little nervous.
How do you pronounce 'squirming'?
You say 'squirming' like this: skwurm-ing.
What is the origin of the word 'squirming'?
The word 'squirming' comes from the Old English word 'squirman', which means to twist or wriggle.
What is the meaning of 'squirming' in Spanish?
The word 'squirming' in Spanish is 'retorciéndose' (retorciéndose).

Facts & Quotes About Squirming

Fact: Did you know that squirming helps some animals escape from danger? They can wiggle away quickly!
Proverb: A worm in the hand is worth two in the bush. (It means it's better to have something small and certain than to risk it for something bigger.)
Quote: "The more you squirm, the more you get stuck." - Unknown