squeamish meaning
UK US /ˈskwimɪʃ/ 2 syllables
squeamish (adjective): excessively fastidious and easily disgusted.
Definition of squeamish
- 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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