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
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Tear open the toasty exterior to reveal a marigold-bright crumb, achieved thanks to the Technicolor yolks of superb eggs, and an extra squishy texture owing to acacia honey from Tuscany.
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Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
Designed for daily runs, this sneak will give you a bit of a pep in your step, with foam that feels more bouncy than squishy.
—Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 27 Nov. 2024
Some signs of overwatering include yellowing leaves, dropping leaves, and a squishy texture.
—Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2024
The comparatively squishy, fluctuating etiquette codes of RHOBH or Summer House can’t hold a candle to them.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2024
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Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
Designed for daily runs, this sneak will give you a bit of a pep in your step, with foam that feels more bouncy than squishy.
—Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 27 Nov. 2024
Some signs of overwatering include yellowing leaves, dropping leaves, and a squishy texture.
—Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2024
The comparatively squishy, fluctuating etiquette codes of RHOBH or Summer House can’t hold a candle to them.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Squishy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/squishy. Accessed 12 Jan. 2025.
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