What's the main difference between "squash" and "squish?"
Native speaker’s answer
Rebecca
To "squash" something means to crush or squeeze something with a force so that it becomes flat or out of shape. To "squish" something means to crush something so that it's soft or clenched. "Squash" is often used when you talk about flattening or crushing something, and "squish" is often used with things that are soft. Ex: You have to squash and flatten the cans before you recycle them. Ex: Don't let the eggs squish the strawberries in the bag otherwise they'll bruise.