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squirm in Swedish

squirm in Swedish is skruva — squirm means to twist and wriggle the body, like a worm or snake.

squirm in Swedish

skruva
verb
(intransitive) To twist in discomfort, especially from shame or embarrassment.

What does "squirm" mean?

  1. verb To twist and wriggle the body, like a worm or snake.
    "The toddler squirmed on her mother's lap."
  2. verb To feel or show discomfort, embarrassment, or awkwardness.
    "He squirmed under the interviewer's tough questions."
  3. noun A wriggling, twisting movement.
    "She gave a squirm to free herself from his grip."
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squirm in a sentence

  • The toddler squirmed on her mother's lap.
  • The fish squirmed as he tried to unhook it.
  • He squirmed under the interviewer's tough questions.
  • She gave a squirm to free herself from his grip.

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What is "squirm" in Swedish?

"squirm" in Swedish is skruva. squirm means: To twist and wriggle the body, like a worm or snake.

How do you use "squirm" in a sentence?

Example: "The toddler squirmed on her mother's lap." In Swedish, "squirm" is skruva.

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