Squishy

Quick meaning: Squishy is an adjective meaning (literally, of a physical material) Yielding easily to pressure; very soft.

Meaning

(literally, of a physical material) Yielding easily to pressure; very soft.

More Meanings

1. Subjective or vague.
2. Politically moderate.
3. Vulnerable to physical damage; having low hit points or defense.
4. Making a squish sound.
5. (colloquial) A squeezable stress reliever, especially one made of foam.
6. (slang) A term of endearment.

Example Sentences

The mud was squishy underfoot after the rainstorm.

The toy was soft and squishy, making it fun to squeeze.

I love how squishy the pillow is—it’s so comfortable to sleep on.

Bread is either cheap (soft, squishy supermarket loaves) or expensive (artisan bakery loaves).

Word Forms

• squishier
• squishiest
• squishie
• squishies

Synonyms for squishy

Depending on context, synonyms include soft, spongy, squashy.

Antonyms for squishy

Common opposites include tanky.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include squashy, spongy, soft, smushy, mushy, squdgy.

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