squirrelliness

noun — 3 senses

squirrelliness

noun

Etymology From squirrelly + -ness.

› The state or trait of being squirrelly.

1

Figuratively, Usually (of a person) Eccentricity.

  • He's quite reliable even though occasionally he exhibits some squirrelliness for fun.
2

Figuratively, Usually Unpredictability or jumpiness.

  • The fifth-graders are in the gymnasium, working off some of their squirrelliness.
3

Usually The essence of a squirrel's nature.

  • He's so cute I want to squeeze him — his tail, his little ears, his absolute squirrelliness!

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