squashable
Britishadjective
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easily squashed; soft
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easily subdued, disconcerted, or humiliated
Example Sentences
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Though too, what makes a snail vulnerable is also the source of its exquisite sensitivity: Its silky, squashable parts are arrayed with cells for the delicate detection of touch, temperature, scent and taste.
From New York Times
“I’m sure whatever the issue is, it’s squashable, right? Blood is thicker than water.”
From Literature
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