Definitions for squirms

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Spelling: [skwurm]
IPA: /skwɜrm/

Squirms is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 17 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 19 points.

You can make 92 anagrams from letters in squirms (imqrssu).

Definitions for squirms

noun

  1. the act of squirming; a squirming or wriggling movement.

verb (used without object)

  1. to wriggle or writhe.
  2. to feel or display discomfort or distress, as from reproof, embarrassment, pain, etc.:

Origin of squirms

First recorded in 1685-95; of expressive orig., perhaps echoing worm

Examples for squirms

And say, maybe Her Stoutness didn't enjoy watchin' us squirm.

Even with several judges on her payroll, Mandelbaum was not able to squirm out of the charges.

Then it will be our friend the Financial Field's turn to squirm!

Moments like these could cause ticket-buyers to squirm or, perhaps, reflect on their own capacity to overlook and forgive.

I wanted to tell you and have the fun of watchin' you squirm.

With 330 million customers worldwide, the move is undoubtedly causing phone company executives to squirm.

I started to squirm in my chair and Jimbo put his hand back on my shoulder to settle me down.

The negotiator added that she told him she “liked to watch them squirm around after they had been shot.”

The animal continued to squirm but did not offer to come nearer.

I tell you I wanted to see him squirm for the honour of the craft.

Word Value for squirms
Scrable

17

Words with friends

19

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