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.
adjective
Other Word Forms
- squishiness noun
Etymology
Origin of squishy
Example Sentences
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Originally aimed at children, the squishy toys have become a global hit, especially in China where a disenchanted youth has been turning to them for comfort.
From BBC
New England—4-13 the past two seasons—is benefiting from a squishy schedule and a flimsy division.
The octopus crawled onto a rocky ledge and squeezed her big squishy body into a small crevice.
From Literature
His understated compassion for his characters never turns squishy—the trajectory of the narrative is not what a more indulgent writer might follow.
“We blend the hard data and the numbers with, well, what I often call the squishy things.”
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