squishy

[ˈskwɪʃi]

squishy Definition

  • 1soft and wet, especially in a way that makes you feel unpleasant
  • 2easily deformed or crushed under pressure

Using squishy: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "squishy" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The mud was squishy underfoot.

  • Example

    The cake was too squishy to hold its shape.

  • Example

    The toy is made of a squishy material that can be squeezed.

  • Example

    The pillow is too squishy for my liking.

squishy Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for squishy

Phrases with squishy

  • a soft and squeezable toy made of a foam-like material

    Example

    My daughter loves playing with her squishy toys.

  • a sound that is soft and wet, like something being squished

    Example

    The mud made a squishy sound as we walked through it.

  • a feeling of discomfort or unpleasantness caused by something soft and wet

    Example

    I don't like the squishy feeling of wet socks.

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Summary: squishy in Brief

The term 'squishy' [ˈskwɪʃi] describes something that is soft and wet, often in an unpleasant way. It can also refer to something that is easily deformed or crushed under pressure. Examples include 'The mud was squishy underfoot.' and 'The toy is made of a squishy material that can be squeezed.' Phrases like 'squishy toy' and 'squishy sound' are common, while there are no idioms or formal/informal variations.

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