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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.
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Squirmish (adjective)
showing signs of restlessness resulting from feelings of discomfort or distress.
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Squirm (verb)
To twist one’s body with snakelike motions.
“The prisoner managed to squirm out of the straitjacket.”
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Squirm (verb)
To twist in discomfort, especially from shame or embarrassment.
“I recounted the embarrassing story in detail just to watch him squirm.”
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Squirm (verb)
To evade a question, an interviewer etc.
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Squirm (verb)
To move with a slow, irregular motion.
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Squirm (noun)
A twisting, snakelike movement of the body.
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Squirm (verb)
wriggle or twist the body from side to side, especially as a result of nervousness or discomfort
“he looked uncomfortable and squirmed in his chair”
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Squirm (verb)
show or feel embarrassment or shame
“he squirmed as he recalled the phrases he had used”
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Squirm (noun)
a wriggling movement
“the toddler gave a sudden squirm”