Squashy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Squashy is an adjective meaning Easily squashed when pressed.
Meaning
Easily squashed when pressed.
More Meanings
- Resembling a bog or marsh underfoot.
- Resembling a squash.
Example Sentences
a squashy tomato
It was a typical bachelor's study, comfortable and old fashioned, with squashy armchairs and an old desk piled high with papers.
Some might describe yellow squash as bland but others would say not. It's delicate and definitely squashy, but in this recipe, the saffron, basil, and umami boost from nutritional yeast make it something to reckon with.
Word Forms
- squashier
- squashiest
Synonyms for squashy
Depending on context, synonyms include soft, squishy, spongy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include squishy, soft, spongy, squshy, smushy, mushy.
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