1. past tense of squirm; to twist or move the body with quick, writhing motions
The child squirmed in his seat during the long movie.
A criança contorceu-se na cadeira durante o filme longo.
2. to feel or show discomfort, embarrassment, or awkwardness
She squirmed uncomfortably when asked about her mistake.
Ela contorceu-se desconfortavelmente quando perguntaram sobre seu erro.
3. to move with difficulty or effort, often in a confined space
He squirmed through the narrow opening in the fence.
Ele se contorceu pela abertura estreita da cerca.