"squirmish" meaning in English

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Adjective

IPA: /ˈskwɝmɪʃ/ [General-American], /ˈskwɜːmɪʃ/ [Received-Pronunciation] Forms: more squirmish [comparative], most squirmish [superlative]
Etymology: squirm + -ish Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|squirm|ish}} squirm + -ish Head templates: {{en-adj}} squirmish (comparative more squirmish, superlative most squirmish)
  1. showing signs of restlessness resulting from feelings of discomfort or distress. Related terms: squeamish
    Sense id: en-squirmish-en-adj-AxKEo7pm Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ish

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