squish
Squish (verb) means to squeeze or crush something soft, often making a soft sound. Example: “He squished the ripe tomato between his fingers.”
How to use squish
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo squash something soft, or the soft sound it makes — informally, also a harmless platonic crush.
Word forms
squished past tense, squishes plural, squishes plural, squishes singular
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He _____ the ripe tomato between his fingers.
Etymology
Likely an alteration of squash, shaped by an old word meaning "to squeeze."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for squish
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What does “squish” mean?
The word “squish” means to squeeze or crush something soft, often making a soft sound. In plain terms, to squash something soft, or the soft sound it makes — informally, also a harmless platonic crush.
How do you pronounce “squish”?
“Squish” is pronounced skwihsh (/skwɪʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “squish” in a sentence?
Here is “squish” used in a sentence: “He squished the ripe tomato between his fingers.”
What is another word for “squish”?
Words with a similar meaning to “squish” include squash.
What part of speech is “squish”?
Depending on how it is used, “squish” can be a verb and a noun.
How many meanings does “squish” have?
“Squish” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to squeeze or crush something soft, often making a soft sound.