Examples of “squirm” in a Sentence

verb To twist and wriggle the body, like a worm or snake.

• The toddler squirmed on her mother's lap.
• The fish squirmed as he tried to unhook it.

verb To feel or show discomfort, embarrassment, or awkwardness.

• He squirmed under the interviewer's tough questions.

noun A wriggling, twisting movement.

• She gave a squirm to free herself from his grip.