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squirming

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2 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
2syllables

squirming

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squirming is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, squirming is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofsquirming

1verb
  • To twist one's body with snakelike motions.

    Synonyms: wriggle, writhe

    Example: "The prisoner managed to squirm out of the straitjacket."

  • To twist in discomfort, especially from shame or embarrassment.

    Synonyms: fidget

    Example: "I recounted the embarrassing story in detail just to watch him squirm."

  • To evade a question, an interviewer etc.
1noun
  • The motion of something that squirms.

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