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This is the Conversation Forum for American Slang << word origin 80's slang (and other American things) >> Subject: Squirrelly Posted Jan 20, 2004 by guyermo   Posting 1 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. Read the First Reply to this Posting Subject: Squirrelly Posted Aug 5, 2007 by alypop This is a reply to this Posting   Posting 2 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. Read the First Reply to this Posting Subject: Squirrelly Posted May 9, 2008 by denise0 This is a reply to this Posting   Posting 3 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. Read the First Reply to this Posting Subject: Squirrelly Posted Nov 12, 2008 by Still_WRD This is a reply to this Posting   Posting 4 It's definitely still used, at least in small-town midwest! Conversation list Most of the content on h2g2 is created by h2g2's Researchers, who are members of the public. The views expressed are theirs and unless specifically stated are not those of the BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of any external sites referenced. In the event that you consider anything on this page to be in breach of the site's House Rules, please click on the relevant button to alert our Moderation Team. Conversation list

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