Squashy

Pronunciation: /ˈskwɑʃi/

Definitions of squashy

adjective describing something that is soft and easily squashed or compressed

Example Sentences

A1 The pillow is squashy and comfortable.

A2 She prefers squashy sofas over firm ones.

B1 The mud in the garden was squashy after the rain.

B2 The mattress felt squashy but supportive at the same time.

C1 The squashy texture of the cake made it melt in your mouth.

C2 The squashy feeling of the marshmallow was delightful.

Examples of squashy in a Sentence

formal The squashy texture of the pillow made it very comfortable to rest on.

informal I love how squashy these marshmallows are!

slang These sneakers are so squashy, they feel like walking on clouds.

figurative Her heart felt squashy with emotion as she watched the sunset.

Grammatical Forms of squashy

• past tense: squashed
• plural: squashies
• comparative: squashier
• superlative: squashiest
• present tense: squashes
• future tense: will squash
• perfect tense: has squashed
• continuous tense: is squashing
• singular: squashy
• positive degree: squashy
• infinitive: to squash
• gerund: squashing
• participle: squashed

Origin and Evolution of squashy

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'squashy' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'squashen' which means to crush or squeeze.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'squashy' has evolved to describe something soft, yielding, or easily compressed, moving away from its original meaning of crushing or squeezing.