Squelchy

Pronunciation: /ˈskwɛltʃi/

Definitions of squelchy

adjective describing something that is soft, wet, and making a sucking sound when stepped on

Example Sentences

A1 The mud in the garden was squelchy after the rain.

A2 I jumped in the puddle and my shoes became squelchy.

B1 The wet sand at the beach was squelchy under my feet.

B2 The marshland was squelchy and difficult to walk through.

C1 The swampy ground was squelchy and unpleasant to traverse.

C2 The bog was so squelchy that it sucked at my boots as I walked.

Examples of squelchy in a Sentence

formal The squelchy sound of mud underfoot made walking through the field difficult.

informal I hate walking in squelchy mud, it gets all over my shoes.

slang The squelchy mud was so gross, I nearly slipped and fell.

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

Grammatical Forms of squelchy

• past tense: squelched
• plural: squelchies
• comparative: squelchier
• superlative: squelchiest
• present tense: squelch
• future tense: will squelch
• perfect tense: have squelched
• continuous tense: is squelching
• singular: squelchy
• positive degree: squelchy
• infinitive: to squelch
• gerund: squelching
• participle: squelching

Origin and Evolution of squelchy

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'squelchy' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'squeltchen' which meant to splash around in water or mud.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'squelchy' has evolved to describe something that is wet, soft, and makes a squishing sound when walked on.