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squishy

American  
[skwish-ee] / ˈskwɪʃ i /

adjective

squishier, squishiest

  1. soft and wet.

    The ground was squishy from the rain.

  2. softly gurgling or splashing.

    The sponge made a squishy sound when it was squeezed.

  3. emotional or sentimental.

squishy British  
/ ˈskwɪʃɪ /

adjective

  1. soft and yielding to the touch

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Other Word Forms

  • squishiness noun

Etymology

Origin of squishy

First recorded in 1840–50; squish + -y 1

Example Sentences

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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

Like Lamphere, he gave a squishy answer: hope.

From Slate • Jan. 30, 2026

New England—4-13 the past two seasons—is benefiting from a squishy schedule and a flimsy division.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 17, 2025

One reason for circumspection is that the international rankings are notoriously squishy.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2025

The crust was crusty, and then the inside was hot and squishy.

From "A Boy Called Bat" by Elana K. Arnold

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