slush

American  

[sluhsh] / slʌʃ /

noun

1. partly melted snow.

2. liquid mud; watery mire.

3. waste, as fat, grease, or other refuse, from the galley of a ship.

4. a mixture of grease and other materials for lubricating.

5. silly, sentimental, or weakly emotional talk or writing.

   romantic slush.

6. slush pile.

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verb (used with object)

1. to splash with slush.

2. to grease, polish, or cover with slush.

3. to fill or cover with mortar or cement.

4. to wash with a large quantity of water, as by dashing it on.

slush British  

/ slʌʃ /

noun

1. any watery muddy substance, esp melting snow

2. informal sloppily sentimental language

3. nautical waste fat from the galley of a ship

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verb

1. to make one's way through or as if through slush

2. (intr) to make a slushing sound

Etymology

Origin of slush

1635–45; apparently cognate with Norwegian slusk slops, Swedish slask mud, slops

Example Sentences

Trucks with open flatbeds in the rear were approaching, spattering slush as they passed.

From Literature

“Whether it’s buying a first home, funding a dream vacation, or covering a large purchase, Roth IRAs can act as a ‘slush fund’ without triggering taxes or penalties — if used wisely,” Falcon Wealth Advisors says.

From MarketWatch

Later that day Wilson cuts his foot and I go to get a bootie for him and find they are frozen in soda slush.

From Literature

We sped under the Iditarod Arch just behind her, spattered with ice and slush from her sled.

From Literature

I updated her on what was happening—and that I might not be on ATO tonight if the power didn’t come back soon—and watched as sparks fell and fizzled to death in the slush.

From Literature

Related Words

• mud