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Squirming Meaning for Kids

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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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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

কাঁপানো

kapanō

spanish
retorcerse en español

retorcerse

retorciéndose en español

retorciéndose

movimiento en español

movimiento

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).