Synonyms

slushy

American

[sluhsh-ee] / ˈslʌʃ i /

adjective

slushier, slushiest

of or relating to slush.
Informal. tritely sentimental; mushy.

slushy British

/ ˈslʌʃɪ /

adjective

of, resembling, or consisting of slush

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noun

an unskilled kitchen assistant

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Other Word Forms

slushily adverb
slushiness noun

Etymology

Origin of slushy

First recorded in 1785–95; slush + -y ¹

Example Sentences

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A blazing sun on several days of competition, mixed with some rain, had caused snow on the courses to turn soft and slushy, which in turns sticks to athletes' skis and snowboards.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

This slushy material is thick enough to explain the delayed response to Saturn's gravity, while still containing enough water to allow Titan to change shape.

From Science Daily • Dec. 20, 2025

The kind of bowl you crave after traipsing home through slushy streets with cold fingers.

From Salon • Dec. 16, 2025

It’s the best-tasting slushy snow cone, especially during the summer when it’s hot.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2025

New York is gray and slushy and miserable for months.

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline

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