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squirmy

adjective

Tending to squirm; restless and wriggling, often from discomfort or embarrassment.

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Word length
7
Starts with
S
Ends with
Y
Contains
QU
Scrabble score
21
CEFR level
C2

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adjective

  1. Tending to squirm; restless and wriggling, often from discomfort or embarrassment.

    “The squirmy toddler refused to sit still for the photo.”

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The squirmy toddler refused to sit still for the photo.

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