A Conversation for American Slang

Squirrelly

Post 1

guyermo

Someone who is hyper, can't stay still; to move like a squirrel.

This is widespread regional....it's used in small pockets all over the country, but seems to be becomming more popular.


Squirrelly

Post 2

alypop

I first heard the word in the late 80's. At that point, in the Northeastern US, it meant eccentric, odd. "You're getting kind of squirrelly about taking in stray cats" Indicates private, hidden hoarding behavior.


Squirrelly

Post 3

denise0

honestly i havent heard anyone say that in a LONG time, like 20 years ago. maybe its still popular in some places, but here its raiely used.


Squirrelly

Post 4

Still_WRD

It's definitely still used, at least in small-town midwest!


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