squidgy

British

/ ˈskwɪdʒɪ /

adjective

soft, moist, and squashy

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Etymology

Origin of squidgy

of imitative origin

Example Sentences

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“I mean, flavor aside, people tend to get a little squidgy when there’s bones in their fish. It’s kind of tough for people to deal with.”

From Salon

The mild, squidgy fufu makes a perfect flavor-and-texture foil.

From Seattle Times

We fold warm, peeled potatoes through mayonnaise, sauce our noodles in the pan and unravel over a potpie with a squidgy layer of puff pastry soaked with what’s below.

From Seattle Times

Brendan Clancy slipped while cutting pallets and initially believed he was fine but soon felt "something squidgy".

From BBC

At her feet is a mushy, soggy, squidgy puddle of pasta.

From Literature

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