1. present participle of squirm; twisting and turning the body in discomfort or embarrassment
Usage: present participle form

1. characterized by twisting and turning movements; uncomfortable or embarrassed

Examples

• The child was squirming in his seat during the long lecture.
• She felt squirming embarrassment when her mistake was pointed out.
• The worm was squirming in the dirt after the rain.
• He gave a squirming apology for being late.
• The baby kept squirming while getting dressed.
• Her squirming discomfort was obvious to everyone.
• The fish was squirming on the dock after being caught.