slushier; slushiest
: being, involving, or resembling slush: such as
a
: full of or covered with slush
slushy streets
b
: made up of or having the consistency of slush
slushy snow
c
: having a cheaply sentimental quality
a slushy novel
slushiness
noun
variants
or slushie
or less commonly slushee
plural slushies also slushees
: a drink made of flavored ice crystals
a lemon slushy
For breakfast this morning she had a frozen strawberry slushie.—
David Samuels
David SamuelsWhen the Skowhegan Fair is over, everyone is dizzy from the rides, everyone has slushies smeared on their shirts, and everyone is very, very satisfied.—New England Monthly
New England MonthlyExamples of slushy in a Sentence
Adjective
the slushy racetrack resulted in a significantly slower time for the winning horse
slushy music underscores the movie's emotional scenes
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Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
These best-selling boots feature a cozy, water-resistant lining and faux-fur collar that would look equally at home on slushy city sidewalks or chic après-ski gatherings.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026
Three days after a major snowstorm hit Boston with nearly two feet of snow, many sidewalks and side streets remain snow-clogged – forcing people and children to take their chances walking in the slushy streets.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
Some Manayunk residents like George are frustrated that their hilly streets are slushy and potentially dangerous.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
The durable rubber exterior keeps water out, while a soft, insulated lining adds an extra layer of warmth for slushy walks and snowy errands.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
These best-selling boots feature a cozy, water-resistant lining and faux-fur collar that would look equally at home on slushy city sidewalks or chic après-ski gatherings.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026
Three days after a major snowstorm hit Boston with nearly two feet of snow, many sidewalks and side streets remain snow-clogged – forcing people and children to take their chances walking in the slushy streets.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
Some Manayunk residents like George are frustrated that their hilly streets are slushy and potentially dangerous.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
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“Slushy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slushy. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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