mushy

American  

[muhsh-ee, moosh-ee] / ˈmʌʃ i, ˈmʊʃ i /

adjective

mushier, mushiest

1. resembling mush; pulpy.

2. Informal. overly emotional or sentimental.

   mushy love letters.

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mushy British  

/ ˈmʌʃɪ /

adjective

1. soft and pulpy

2. informal excessively sentimental or emotional

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Other Word Forms

• mushily adverb
• mushiness noun

Etymology

Origin of mushy

First recorded in 1830–40; mush ¹ + -y ¹

Example Sentences

Fans could buy stuffed toy versions of items like fish, chips and mushy peas at a temporary shop at the department store Selfridges in London.

From BBC

I take a tentative bite of my mushy sandwich and talk through the mouthful.

From Literature

Take care when combining the rice, lentils and pasta: The mix should be loose and textured, not mushy.

From The Wall Street Journal

Day-old cider doughnuts are your secret weapon—they’ve got just enough dryness to soak up cream without turning mushy.

From Salon

After two days, I’d start eyeing my mushy backside with disdain in restaurant windows.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• maudlin
• sentimental
• sugary
• syrupy
• weepy
• wet