squishier; squishiest
1
: being soft, yielding, and usually damp
2
squishiness
noun
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The ground was wet and squishy.
those are awfully squishy estimates for the final cost of a new football stadium
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CBS News, 19 Dec. 2024
No matter how fast the computer half gets, our squishy, antique hardware will still be the bottleneck.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 18 Dec. 2024
This set stands out as a squishy alternative to traditional building blocks and Legos.
—Theresa Holland, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024
This squishy, reusable, doughnut-sized ring made of silicone has a super tacky surface that grabs fur while tumbling around with clothes and pet bedding in your washer and dryer, then releases it into drains and vents.
—Marni Jameson, The Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Squishy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/squishy. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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