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slushy

[ sluhsh-ee ]
/ ˈslʌʃ i /
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adjective, slush·i·er, slush·i·est.
of or relating to slush.
Informal. tritely sentimental; mushy.
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Origin of slushy

First recorded in 1785–95; slush + -y1

OTHER WORDS FROM slushy

slush·i·ly, adverbslush·i·ness, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for slushy

slushy
/ (ˈslʌʃɪ) /

adjective slushier or slushiest
of, resembling, or consisting of slush
noun plural slushies
an unskilled kitchen assistant

Derived forms of slushy

slushiness, noun
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