squish

verb

squished; squishing; squishes

transitive verb

1
: squash
squished the bug
2
squish noun

Examples of squish in a Sentence

The cake accidentally got squished. We squished together to make more room. We managed to squish four people in the backseat of the car. His wet shoes squished when he walked.
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Persian cats, with their luscious coats and distinctively squished faces, have captivated cat lovers for generations. Scott Travers, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024 At Dollywood, the loaves are made similar to monkey bread with distinct mini loaves squished together like a tiny churchhouse pew. Deanne Revel, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2024 The arrival of a trough from the Pacific Northwest will bring back with it the marine layer, which was eroded and squished by the high pressure that gave rise to the recent heat. Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2024 On Wednesday, kids were enjoying squishing slime between their fingers, playing outdoors and participating in music and drama at the classroom. Kathy Park, NBC News, 16 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for squish 

Word History

Etymology

alteration of squash

First Known Use

circa 1647, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of squish was circa 1647

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Cite this Entry

“Squish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/squish. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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