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Definition of smoosh

smoosh

/smuːʃ/
smoosh
Plural:smooshes
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Adjective:smooshy
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Past Simple:smooshed
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Past Participle:smooshed
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Present Participle:smooshing
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smoosh Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

North American To squash, crush, or press something into a flat, soft, or shapeless mass.

Example

"Be careful not to smoosh the bread at the bottom of the grocery bag."

2

North American To crowd, squeeze, or press closely together into a confined space.

Example

"Everyone had to smoosh together on the sofa so we could all fit in the group photo."

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• noun

1

North American An act of squashing, crushing, or pressing something into a flattened or shapeless mass, or the resulting soft mass itself.

Example

"The toddler gave the ripe banana a quick smoosh before trying to eat it."

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• Rhymes for smoosh

• Nearby Words

smooch
smoocher
smoochy
smoosh
smooth
smooth earth snake
smooth green snake

Word Origin & Etymology

Originating in the mid-20th century, 'smoosh' is an informal American English variant of 'smush', itself likely a phonetic blend of 'smash' and 'mush' or 'crush'.

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