1. moving restlessly with twisting or wriggling motions
2. feeling uncomfortable or embarrassed, especially in a way that makes one want to avoid a situation
Usage: informal

Examples

• The squirmy toddler wouldn’t sit still during story time.
• She held the squirmy puppy carefully in her arms.
• The worms were squirmy and difficult to put on the fishing hook.
• He felt squirmy when his teacher praised him in front of the class.
• The awkward conversation made everyone feel squirmy.
• The squirmy child kept sliding off the chair during dinner.