squishy

[ skwish-ee ]

/ ˈskwɪʃ i /

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adjective, squish·i·er, squish·i·est.

soft and wet: The ground was squishy from the rain.

softly gurgling or splashing: The sponge made a squishy sound when it was squeezed.

emotional or sentimental.

Nearby words

squirt, squirt can, squirt gun, squirting cucumber, squish, squishy, squit, squiz, squoosh, squshy, squush

Origin of squishy

First recorded in 1840–50; squish + -y¹

Related forms

squish·i·ness, noun

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Examples from the Web for squishy

The sundae is meant to be a delectable marriage of textures: squishy and crunchy.
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And since the data seems to be so squishy, where is it coming from?
Malaysia’s Sinister Timeline for Flight 370 Unravels|Clive Irving|March 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“The French and the British assessment are squishy,” one of these officials said.
Rebels Charge That Assad Continues to Use Chemical Weapons|Eli Lake|April 25, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Not one of us; too chummy with the president during Hurricane Sandy and too squishy on gun control.
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Moreover, the limitation of “major settlement blocs” is squishy at best.
An Open Letter To John Kerry|Emily L. Hauser|January 25, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Consequently, in bad seasons Vince said it was “squishy,” and Mike that it was “squashy.”
Cormorant Crag|George Manville Fenn
It has a dainty little purple blossom that the bees adore, and these turn later into squishy, bright red berries.
A House Party with the Tucker Twins|Nell Speed

British Dictionary definitions for squishy

squishy

/ (ˈskwɪʃɪ) /

adjective -ier or -iest

soft and yielding to the touch

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squishy

adjective, squish·i·er, squish·i·est.

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squishy

adjective -ier or -iest