squishy
Americanadjective
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soft and wet.
The ground was squishy from the rain.
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softly gurgling or splashing.
The sponge made a squishy sound when it was squeezed.
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emotional or sentimental.
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It isn’t the first time Play-Doh has attempted to peddle its squishy wares outside of the toddler aisle.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 9, 2026
And further down, I’ll bring you up to speed on squishy dumplings.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
If it’s still fresh and squishy, give it a quick toast in the oven first so it can absorb the custard without dissolving.
From Salon • May 25, 2026
Some videos show puppies frolicking or close-ups of squirrels, others stream loops of squishy toys enjoyed by other animals or humans.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
It was brown around the edges and squishy in the middle, just the way she liked it.
From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray
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