adj
squishy
SKWIH-shee
Squishy (adj) means Soft and giving easily when pressed. Example: “The stress ball felt squishy in her hand.”
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
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Word forms
- Plural
- squishies
- Comparative
- squishier
- Superlative
- squishiest
- Noun form
- squishie
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Etymology
From squish + the adjective suffix -y.
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Rhymes for squishy
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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.
