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ко́рчиться — meaning in English

korchitsya

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English meaning

squirm verb To twist and wriggle the body, like a worm or snake.
writhe verb To twist the body sharply, especially in pain or extreme discomfort.

Senses

ко́рчиться is used for these senses in English:

squirm (intransitive) To twist one's body with snakelike motions.
writhe (intransitive) To twist bodily; to contort one's self; to be distorted.

squirm — full definition

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

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Russian words

извива́ться изгиба́ться поёживаться ёжиться ёрзать уви́ливать