squirmy
/ˈskwɜrmi/
adjective
- Tending to twist, wriggle, or move around restlessly, especially because of discomfort, nervousness, or boredom.
- I felt squirmy sitting through the boring lecture, shifting in my seat every few minutes.
- The puppy was so squirmy that it was hard to hold him still for a bath.
- The toddler was squirmy during the long car ride and couldn't stay still.
- Causing a feeling of discomfort, unease, or embarrassment; making someone want to squirm.
- His awkward compliment was so squirmy that I didn't know how to respond.
- The documentary showed some squirmy footage of insects crawling under the skin.
- The movie had a few squirmy scenes that made everyone in the theater uncomfortable.