squishier; squishiest
1
: being soft, yielding, and usually damp
2
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
Recent Examples on the Web
These Crocs sandals are ideal for anyone looking to combine comfort with style thanks to the multi-strap design, subtle platform heel, and squishy, supportive insole.
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Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024
To study brain changes, the Davis scientists didn’t measure the squishy three-pound blob inside each human skull.
—Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 3 May 2024
Gummy Mango peelable candy, and limiting online sales to one bag per customer due to high demand for the squishy treats, fed by social media.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 3 May 2024
The squishy mud that gives wading birds the otherworldly appearance of walking on water in the shallows of Florida Bay also gives the flamingos a measure of protection from human contact.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2024
From soft and squishy toys to interactive options, these are the best bath toys for kids to make bath time the most fun part of their day.
—Christin Perry, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024
Bathroom fixtures might be cheap hardware-store staples, yet the big squishy sofas are acres of cool white linen.
—Paul Richardson, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Apr. 2024
Some croissant bits were the squishy middle parts, while others were the crispier corners.
—Kimberly Cataudella Tutuska, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2024
Typing on the Alpha feels nice (the keys are squishy while still being responsive in that way that good mechanical keyboards can be).
—Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024
To study brain changes, the Davis scientists didn’t measure the squishy three-pound blob inside each human skull.
—Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 3 May 2024
Gummy Mango peelable candy, and limiting online sales to one bag per customer due to high demand for the squishy treats, fed by social media.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 3 May 2024
The squishy mud that gives wading birds the otherworldly appearance of walking on water in the shallows of Florida Bay also gives the flamingos a measure of protection from human contact.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2024
From soft and squishy toys to interactive options, these are the best bath toys for kids to make bath time the most fun part of their day.
—Christin Perry, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024
Bathroom fixtures might be cheap hardware-store staples, yet the big squishy sofas are acres of cool white linen.
—Paul Richardson, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Apr. 2024
Some croissant bits were the squishy middle parts, while others were the crispier corners.
—Kimberly Cataudella Tutuska, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2024
Typing on the Alpha feels nice (the keys are squishy while still being responsive in that way that good mechanical keyboards can be).
—Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
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“Squishy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/squishy. Accessed 18 May. 2024.
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