adj
squishy
SKWIH-shee
adj
1
Soft and giving easily when pressed.
"The stress ball felt squishy in her hand."
"The ground was squishy after days of rain."
2
Vague or lacking firm definition; also, politically moderate.
"The proposal was criticised for its squishy wording."
noun
1
A soft, squeezable toy, often used as a stress reliever.
"Her desk was covered in tiny foam squishies."
How to Use Squishy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSoft and yielding to pressure — or, figuratively, vague and imprecise.
Common pairings
squishy toy
squishy ground
squishy logic
Word Forms
squishier comparative, squishie noun form, squishie noun form, squishies plural, squishiest superlative
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Etymology
From squish + the adjective suffix -y.