Synonyms for Squeamish
Definition of squeamish
adjective
- 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"
5 synonyms found
Writing tips for "squeamish"
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"Squeamish" in song lyrics
See how squeamish is used in real songs:
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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