squirm
US /skwɝːm/
UK /skwɝːm/
1.
menggeliat, meronta, menggelupur
to wriggle or twist the body from side to side, especially as a result of nervousness or discomfort
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The child began to squirm in his seat during the long lecture.
Kanak-kanak itu mula menggeliat di tempat duduknya semasa kuliah yang panjang.
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He tried to squirm out of the tight grip.
Dia cuba menggeliat keluar dari cengkaman ketat itu.
2.
merasa tidak selesa, merasa malu
to feel or show discomfort or embarrassment
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He began to squirm under the intense questioning.
Dia mula menggeliat di bawah soalan yang sengit.
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The awkward silence made everyone squirm.
Kesunyian yang janggal membuat semua orang menggeliat.