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Squeamish Definition & Meaning

squeamish
adjective
  1. excessively fastidious and easily disgusted; "too nice about his food to take to camp cooking"; "so squeamish he would only touch the toilet handle with his elbow"

"Squeamish" in song lyrics

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  • "Woke up feverish, what I write ain't for the squeamish"
    Chino XL — Even if it Kills Me
  • "Paranoid, can't cope, squeamish"
    Juggaknots — Jivetalk
  • "Kids are squeamish"
    DJ EQ f/ Casual, Del, Xzibit — Three Emcees

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Frequently asked questions

What does squeamish mean?
excessively fastidious and easily disgusted; "too nice about his food to take to camp cooking"; "so squeamish he would only touch the toilet handle with his elbow"
What part of speech is squeamish?
Squeamish is an adjective.

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