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