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Definition of squish

squish

/skwɪʃ/
squish
Adverb:squishily
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Plural:squishes
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Adjective:squishy
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Past Simple:squished
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Past Participle:squished
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Present Participle:squishing
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squish Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To crush, squeeze, or press something soft so that it flattens or loses its shape.

Example

"Be careful how you pack the grocery bag so the heavy cans do not squish the fresh bread."

2

To yield easily under pressure or make a soft, wet, sucking sound when walked on or squeezed.

Example

"The damp moss began to squish beneath our boots as we hiked deeper into the marsh."

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• noun

1

A soft, wet, or sucking sound, or the act of pressing or crushing something soft.

Example

"Every step across the waterlogged lawn produced a loud squish beneath our boots."

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• Rhymes for squish

• Nearby Words

squirrelly
squirt
squirter
squish
squishiness
squishy
squooshy

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the mid-17th century, this word is of imitative origin, likely formed as an expressive variant of "squash" to evoke a softer, wetter sound.

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