slushy

[ sluhsh-ee ]

adjective

, slush·i·er, slush·i·est.

1. of or relating to slush.
2. Informal. tritely sentimental; mushy.

ˈslushy

/ ˈslʌʃɪ /

adjective

1. of, resembling, or consisting of slush

noun

1. an unskilled kitchen assistant

Derived Forms

• ˈslushiness, noun

Other Words From

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of slushy¹

First recorded in 1785–95; slush + -y ¹

Example Sentences

After spending a night in hospital, Arla is now back to her usual energetic self - though Carys is wary of allowing her to have any more slushy drinks.

From BBC

The storm, which began Wednesday night, delivered the slushy, wet snow typical for March, one of the snowiest months in Denver.

From Seattle Times

“Road conditions vary, but most highways are snowpacked and slushy making driving conditions difficult.”

From New York Times

The Metropolitans might have won another Cup in 1920 had the hosting Ottawa Senators not had what newspapers described as “slushy” natural ice that slowed the speedy visitors in two opening losses.

From Seattle Times

This led to the recommendation that slushy drinks containing glycerol should not be offered to children aged four years and younger.

From Salon