Meaning of squeamish in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈskwimɪʃ/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    squeamish

    Definitions

    1. excessively fastidious and easily disgusted

    Examples

    • « too nice about his food to take to camp cooking »
    • « so squeamish he would only touch the toilet handle with his elbow »

    Synonyms

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