squirmy

[ skwur-mee ]

adjective

, squirm·i·er, squirm·i·est.

1. characterized by squirming.

squirmy

/ ˈskwɜːmɪ /

adjective

1. moving with a wriggling motion
2. making one squirm

Other Words From

• squirmi·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of squirmy¹

First recorded in 1830–40; squirm + -y ¹

Example Sentences

The squirmy electro-goth sound they’ve developed together blends old-fashioned torch balladry with elements of hip-hop and folk music.

From Los Angeles Times

Not the best way to teach squirmy 4-year-olds, experts said.

From Los Angeles Times

Beyond the usual Hollywood impulse to try to increase art-house-sized audiences to big box-office levels, there was really no reason to remake Danish filmmaker Christian Tafdrup’s squirmy hell-is-other-people scenario.

From Los Angeles Times

The squirmy comedy of manners introduced May’s discovery, Charles Grodin, to the world.

From Los Angeles Times

Tan eventually becomes controlled by birds, feeding them 700-800 squirmy beetle larvae a day at a cost of some $250 a month.

From Seattle Times