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squirms

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1 syllable
7 characters
English (US)
1syllable

squirms

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

Because it is a word with a single syllable, squirms is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

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Definitions ofsquirms

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.

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