squeamish meaning

UK US /ˈskwimɪʃ/ 2 syllables

squeamish (adjective): excessively fastidious and easily disgusted.

Definition of squeamish

  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

    Synonyms: dainty, nice, overnice, prissy

    Similar: fastidious

    Related forms: squeamishness

How to pronounce squeamish

squeamish is pronounced /ˈskwimɪʃ/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with squeamish

Word lists: words starting with SQ · words ending in SH · 9-letter words

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