Pronunciation: /ˈskwɪʃi/

Definitions of squishy

noun a soft and easily flattened or squeezed object

Example Sentences

A1 I like to squeeze my squishy stress ball when I feel anxious.

A2 She bought a squishy toy for her little brother to play with.

B1 The squishy texture of the cake made it very enjoyable to eat.

B2 The child giggled as they squished the squishy slime between their fingers.

C1 The scientist studied the properties of the squishy material under different conditions.

C2 The artist created a sculpture using a combination of hard and squishy materials.

adjective soft and easily flattened or squeezed

Example Sentences

A1 The sponge is squishy.

A2 I like to squeeze squishy stress balls.

B1 The marshmallows were soft and squishy.

B2 The pillow felt squishy as I rested my head on it.

C1 The ripe avocado was perfectly squishy to the touch.

C2 The memory foam mattress was incredibly squishy and comfortable.

Examples of squishy in a Sentence

formal The scientist described the material as squishy due to its high water content.

informal I love squeezing squishy stress balls to relax.

slang These squishy toys are so fun to play with!

figurative Her heart felt squishy with love for her new puppy.

Grammatical Forms of squishy

past tense

squished

plural

squishies

comparative

squishier

superlative

squishiest

present tense

squishes

future tense

will squish

perfect tense

has squished

continuous tense

is squishing

singular

squishy

positive degree

squishy

infinitive

to squish

gerund

squishing

participle

squished

Origin and Evolution of squishy

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'squishy' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'squish', which meant to splash or spurt.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'squishy' has evolved to describe something soft, yielding, and easily deformed, often with a wet or moist texture.