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

I pictured pouring myself a nip of it then settling into a squashy chair to read a book on a Saturday afternoon, or preparing a tray of them to hand to guests upon arrival at my next dinner party.

From Salon

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

“I never cared for the beet or the bean; but I fancy now that I could eat them all, tops and all, so completely have they been transformed by the soil in which they grew. I think the squash is less squashy, and the beet has a deeper hue of rose, for my care of them.”

From Washington Post