squishier; squishiest
1
: being soft, yielding, and usually damp
2
: not firm, steady, or fixed : soft: such as
b
: imprecise
squishy estimates
squishiness noun

Examples of squishy in a Sentence

The ground was wet and squishy. those are awfully squishy estimates for the final cost of a new football stadium
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Various analyses show electric bills are poised to rise across the country — but the exact numbers are squishy. Sasha Hupka, AZCentral.com, 9 July 2025 But that’s hard to pin down in a film squishy enough to justify several different interpretations. Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 4 July 2025 After six months of regular use, this foam pillow kept its perfectly plush shape and didn’t flatten or become overly squishy. Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2025 Made from squishy silicone, this accessory helps protect the pubic bone of the harness-wearer during play. Malia Griggs, SELF, 21 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for squishy

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1847, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of squishy was circa 1847

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“Squishy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/squishy. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

squishy

adjective
squishier; squishiest
: being soft, yielding, and damp
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