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squirm

/skwɜːm/verb

उच्चारण स्क्वर्म

छटपटाना, कसमसाना, बेचैनी से हिलना-डुलना

Core word

verb
  1. 1

    [I]

    to move around a lot because you are nervous, uncomfortable or in pain

    छटपटाना, कसमसाना, बेचैनी से हिलना-डुलना

    • The children were squirming in their seats during the long speech.
    • The puppy squirmed out of my arms.

    Synonyms wriggle writhe fidget twist

  2. 2

    [I]

    to feel very embarrassed or ashamed

    शर्म से गड़ जाना, झेंपना

    • His foolish questions made me squirm.
    • She squirmed with embarrassment when her old photos were shown.

    Synonyms cringe wince