adjective
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easily squashed; pulpy
a squashy peach
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soft and wet; marshy
squashy ground
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having a squashed appearance
a squashy face
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of squashy
Example Sentences
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The proliferation of this type of velvety squashy toys has continued, with many versions widely available and Jazwares already has a case against Chinese online retailer Alibaba for allegedly selling counterfeits.
From BBC ● Feb. 12, 2024
By ditching the usual pumpkin pie spice, you can appreciate pumpkin's squashy flavor even more.
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2021
Kobe Bryant is sitting on a squashy chair with his Oscar for best animated short when a brunette leans over and whispers, “Allison Janney to your right.”
From Washington Post ● Mar. 5, 2018
This is good in a convertible, which without the firmness of a hardtop can sometimes feel somewhat squashy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 8, 2016
A crackling fire warmed the circular common room, which was full of squashy armchairs and tables.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
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