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Definition of squidgy

squidgy

/ˈskwɪdʒ.i/
squid · gy
Adverb:squidgily
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squidgy Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

British Soft, moist, and yielding easily to pressure when squeezed or pressed.

Example

"After days of heavy rain, the garden lawn felt damp and squidgy underfoot."

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• Rhymes for squidgy

• Nearby Words

squelch
squelchy
squid
squidgy
squidlike
squiggle
squiggly

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 19th century from the informal British verb 'squidge' (meaning to squeeze or squash), which is likely an expressive blend of 'squeeze' and 'squish' or 'squelch', combined with the adjective-forming suffix '-y'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

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