squishier; squishiest
1
: being soft, yielding, and usually damp
2
squishiness
noun
Examples of squishy in a Sentence
The ground was wet and squishy.
those are awfully squishy estimates for the final cost of a new football stadium
Recent Examples on the Web
Players in this game don a soft and squishy inflatable cube and have a blast running around and bouncing off of each other like pinballs.
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Lizzy Briskin, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
Reviewers describe the pillow as squishy and velvety.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2024
The pieces are rubbery, textured, and squishy, so they are made for little fingers and safe for teething.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 17 May 2024
These Crocs sandals are ideal for anyone looking to combine comfort with style thanks to the multi-strap design, subtle platform heel, and squishy, supportive insole.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024
To study brain changes, the Davis scientists didn’t measure the squishy three-pound blob inside each human skull.
—Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 3 May 2024
Gummy Mango peelable candy, and limiting online sales to one bag per customer due to high demand for the squishy treats, fed by social media.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 3 May 2024
The squishy mud that gives wading birds the otherworldly appearance of walking on water in the shallows of Florida Bay also gives the flamingos a measure of protection from human contact.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2024
From soft and squishy toys to interactive options, these are the best bath toys for kids to make bath time the most fun part of their day.
—Christin Perry, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024
Lizzy Briskin, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
Reviewers describe the pillow as squishy and velvety.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2024
The pieces are rubbery, textured, and squishy, so they are made for little fingers and safe for teething.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 17 May 2024
These Crocs sandals are ideal for anyone looking to combine comfort with style thanks to the multi-strap design, subtle platform heel, and squishy, supportive insole.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024
To study brain changes, the Davis scientists didn’t measure the squishy three-pound blob inside each human skull.
—Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 3 May 2024
Gummy Mango peelable candy, and limiting online sales to one bag per customer due to high demand for the squishy treats, fed by social media.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 3 May 2024
The squishy mud that gives wading birds the otherworldly appearance of walking on water in the shallows of Florida Bay also gives the flamingos a measure of protection from human contact.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2024
From soft and squishy toys to interactive options, these are the best bath toys for kids to make bath time the most fun part of their day.
—Christin Perry, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024
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“Squishy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/squishy. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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