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Definition of mushy

mushy

/ˈmʌʃ.i/
mush · y
Adverb:mushily
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• adjective

1

Soft, pulpy, and lacking a firm consistency, often due to being overcooked, overripe, or soaked in liquid.

Example

"If you boil the broccoli for too long, it will become mushy and lose its bright green color."

2

Excessively or effusively sentimental, romantic, or emotional (informal).

Example

"He usually avoids mushy romantic comedies in favor of documentaries and historical dramas."

3

Lacking clarity, precision, or sharpness; indistinct or poorly defined.

Example

"The committee rejected the proposal because its financial projections and goals were too mushy."

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• Rhymes for mushy

• Nearby Words

mushiness
mushroom
mushroomy
mushy
musi
music
musical

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 19th century from the noun 'mush', which is likely an alteration of 'mash' (from Old English 'masc-'), combined with the adjectival suffix '-y'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mushy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mushy
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