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 Monthly
Examples 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
Recent Examples on the WebJulia Eskins, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2023
Beyond that, the soles should have patterned treads to keep you steady on wet or slushy ground.
—Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2023
For something even cooler, opt for a Frozen Honey Deuce — a blended, slushy version of the cocktail.
—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 23 Aug. 2023
Some tricks of the trade used by the pair to create the video’s special effects are revealed; the slushy Rodrigo gets drenched with in the video, for instance, was filled with bits of plastic instead of ice.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 17 Aug. 2023
Next time, maintain your cool with a frozen coffee slushy.
—Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appétit, 21 June 2023
On game nights, the park, Square Léon, is buzzing with older men crowded around checker tables, little kids clambering up playground equipment and older women in West African dresses selling bags of homemade doughnuts and slushy ginger drinks that both tickle and soothe the throat.
—Catherine Porter James Hill, New York Times, 25 July 2023
In some recipes, the slushy consistency of frozen lemonade comes from ice.
—Ali Ramee, Southern Living, 2 July 2023
Blend on high until a slushy consistency forms, adding more coffee or milk if needed. Pour it into a glass, ideally with a reusable straw, and enjoy your coffee buzz.
—Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appétit, 21 June 2023
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Adjective
The snow typically melts in April, creating slushy conditions on sidewalks and in parks, which can be disappointing for those looking to do outdoor activities.
—Julia Eskins, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2023
Beyond that, the soles should have patterned treads to keep you steady on wet or slushy ground.
—Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2023
For something even cooler, opt for a Frozen Honey Deuce — a blended, slushy version of the cocktail.
—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 23 Aug. 2023
Some tricks of the trade used by the pair to create the video’s special effects are revealed; the slushy Rodrigo gets drenched with in the video, for instance, was filled with bits of plastic instead of ice.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 17 Aug. 2023
Next time, maintain your cool with a frozen coffee slushy.
—Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appétit, 21 June 2023
On game nights, the park, Square Léon, is buzzing with older men crowded around checker tables, little kids clambering up playground equipment and older women in West African dresses selling bags of homemade doughnuts and slushy ginger drinks that both tickle and soothe the throat.
—Catherine Porter James Hill, New York Times, 25 July 2023
In some recipes, the slushy consistency of frozen lemonade comes from ice.
—Ali Ramee, Southern Living, 2 July 2023
Blend on high until a slushy consistency forms, adding more coffee or milk if needed. Pour it into a glass, ideally with a reusable straw, and enjoy your coffee buzz.
—Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appétit, 21 June 2023
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