"squirmworthy" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more squirmworthy [comparative], most squirmworthy [superlative]
Etymology: squirm + -worthy Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|squirm|worthy}} squirm + -worthy Head templates: {{en-adj}} squirmworthy (comparative more squirmworthy, superlative most squirmworthy)
  1. (colloquial) That causes one to squirm with embarrassment or discomfort; embarrassing. Tags: colloquial
    Sense id: en-squirmworthy-en-adj-Rll5VLN5 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -worthy

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