squishy

[ skwish-ee ]

adjective

, squish·i·er, squish·i·est.

1. soft and wet:

   The ground was squishy from the rain.

2. softly gurgling or splashing:

   The sponge made a squishy sound when it was squeezed.

3. emotional or sentimental.

ˈsquishy

/ ˈskwɪʃɪ /

adjective

1. soft and yielding to the touch

Other Words From

• squishi·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of squishy¹

First recorded in 1840–50; squish + -y ¹

Example Sentences

The painting’s surface appears squishy, dissolving from a static plane into an optical cloud.

From Los Angeles Times

But ask an early childhood educator about Play-Doh, and it’s a science experiment, an opportunity for sensory exploration, a fine motor skills activity, and an introduction to color mixing, all rolled into one squishy blob.

From Los Angeles Times

As a candidate, Harris was tentative and squishy, shifting her position on healthcare and other issues and notably whiffing a political no-brainer like whether the Boston Marathon bomber should be allowed to vote from prison.

From Los Angeles Times

But how can one control a squishy robot that doesn't have joints, limbs, or fingers that can be manipulated, and instead can drastically alter its entire shape at will?

From Science Daily

He said part of the problem is that data on the projected benefits are largely self-reported and “pretty squishy.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• flabby
• fleshy
• mushy
• spongy