adj

squishy

SKWIH-shee

Squishy (adj) means Soft and giving easily when pressed. Example: “The stress ball felt squishy in her hand.”

adj

Soft and giving easily when pressed.

"The stress ball felt squishy in her hand."

"The ground was squishy after days of rain."

Vague or lacking firm definition; also, politically moderate.

"The proposal was criticised for its squishy wording."

noun

A soft, squeezable toy, often used as a stress reliever.

"Her desk was covered in tiny foam squishies."

How to use squishy

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSoft and yielding to pressure — or, figuratively, vague and imprecise.

Common pairings

squishy toy squishy ground squishy logic

squishier comparative, squishie noun form, squishie noun form, squishies plural, squishiest superlative

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The stress ball felt _____ in her hand.

From squish + the adjective suffix -y.

fishy

What does “squishy” mean?

The word “squishy” means soft and giving easily when pressed. In plain terms, soft and yielding to pressure — or, figuratively, vague and imprecise.

How do you pronounce “squishy”?

“Squishy” is pronounced SKWIH-shee (/ˈskwɪʃi/ in IPA).

How do you use “squishy” in a sentence?

Here is “squishy” used in a sentence: “The stress ball felt squishy in her hand.”

What part of speech is “squishy”?

Depending on how it is used, “squishy” can be an adjective and a noun.

How many meanings does “squishy” have?

“Squishy” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: soft and giving easily when pressed.