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mushy

American  
[muhsh-ee, moosh-ee] / ˈmʌʃ i, ˈmʊʃ i /

adjective

mushier, mushiest

  1. resembling mush; pulpy.

  2. Informal. overly emotional or sentimental.

    mushy love letters.
mushy British  
/ ˈmʌʃɪ /

adjective

  1. soft and pulpy

  2. informal excessively sentimental or emotional

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Other Word Forms

  • mushily adverb
  • mushiness noun

Etymology

Origin of mushy

First recorded in 1830–40; mush 1 + -y 1

Example Sentences

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Relief floods through me, as does a renewed anxiety that makes my legs feel mushy.

From Literature

A stronger hand in the edit could have resulted in something more dynamic and engaging, but the plotting is mushy and then rushed.

From Los Angeles Times

Bat didn’t like mushy foods, except for oatmeal with brown sugar.

From Literature

“I’m not—” George said, his words mushy like wet snow.

From Literature

Fans could buy stuffed toy versions of items like fish, chips and mushy peas at a temporary shop at the department store Selfridges in London.

From BBC

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