wriemelen — meaning in English

English meaning

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

Senses

wriemelen is used for these senses in English:

• squirm (intransitive) To twist one's body with snakelike motions.
• squirm (intransitive) To twist in discomfort, especially from shame or embarrassment.

squirm — full definition

1. verb To twist and wriggle the body, like a worm or snake.
2. verb To feel or show discomfort, embarrassment, or awkwardness.
3. noun A wriggling, twisting movement.

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