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squishy.

Yielding easily to pressure; very soft.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˈskwɪʃi/
  1. Yielding easily to pressure; very soft.

    literally
    The toy was soft and squishy, making it fun to squeeze.
    The mud was squishy underfoot after the rainstorm.
  2. Yielding easily to pressure; very soft. Soft and wet.

    especially · literally
  3. Subjective or vague.

    figuratively
  4. Politically moderate.

    colloquial · derogatory · figuratively
  5. Vulnerable to physical damage; having low hit points or defense.

    figuratively
  6. Making a squish sound.

Where this word comes from

From squish + -y.

noun/ˈskwɪʃi/
  1. A squeezable stress reliever, especially one made of foam.

    colloquial
  2. A term of endearment.

    slang
Where this word comes from

From squish + -y.

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