squashy

[ skwosh-ee, skwaw-shee ]

adjective

, squash·i·er, squash·i·est.

1. easily squashed; squash; pulpy.
2. soft and wet, as the ground after rain.
3. having a squashed squash appearance.

squashy

/ ˈskwɒʃɪ /

adjective

1. easily squashed; pulpy

   a squashy peach

2. soft and wet; marshy

   squashy ground

3. having a squashed appearance

   a squashy face

Derived Forms

• ˈsquashily, adverb
• ˈsquashiness, noun

Other Words From

• squashi·ly adverb
• squashi·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of squashy¹

First recorded in 1690–1700; squash ¹ + -y ¹

Example Sentences

“Yummy, yummy squashy goodness,” Inkling mumbles to himself, as the butternut disappears in small, eager bites.

From Literature

The window seat was welcoming with its squashy pillows.

From Literature

The proliferation of this type of velvety squashy toys has continued, with many versions widely available and Jazwares already has a case against Chinese online retailer Alibaba for allegedly selling counterfeits.

From BBC

You catch some of his maverick character in the small 1830 graphite portrait by Bendz: in the disheveled collar, the squashy fez, the pipe extending casually from his lips.

From New York Times

We sit on the white, squashy couch on my glassed-in front porch, watching passersby watching us.

From Los Angeles Times