Worm
/wɜːm/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Definition of Worm
noun
- A generally tubular invertebrate of the annelid phylum; an earthworm.
- More loosely, any of various tubular invertebrates resembling annelids but not closely related to them, such as velvet worms, acorn worms, flatworms, or roundworms.
- A type of wingless "dragon", especially a gigantic sea serpent.
- Either a mythical "dragon" (especially wingless), a gigantic sea serpent, or a creature that resembles a Mongolian death worm.
- A contemptible or devious being.
"Don't try to run away, you little worm!"
verb
- To make (one's way) with a crawling motion.
"We wormed our way through the underbrush."
- To move with one's body dragging the ground.
- To work one's way by artful or devious means.
- To work (one's way or oneself) (into) gradually or slowly; to insinuate.
"He wormed his way into the organization"
- To effect, remove, drive, draw, or the like, by slow and secret means; often followed by out.