squishy

adjective

ˈskwi-shē 

squishier; squishiest

1

: being soft, yielding, and usually damp

2

: not firm, steady, or fixed : soft: such as

a

: lenient sense 1

b

: imprecise

squishy estimates

squishiness noun

Synonyms

• soft
• floppy
• spongy
• mushy

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

Its organic cotton cover feels soft and airy, while its main layer of organic latex feels supportive (and not too squishy). —Sara Coughlin, SELF, 22 July 2025

For example, the squishy NeeDoh Nice Cube is silent and ideal for long car rides (and my kids’ favorite). —Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 16 July 2025

Unlike standard serrations, this design has a second layer of micro-serrations that grip and slice more cleanly, especially through crusty loaves or soft, squishy foods like ripe tomatoes. —Olivia Tarantino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 July 2025

That means, depending on the particular lake, the water might be filtering through limestone underground before emerging, or the bottom of the lake might be mostly limestone, not squishy mud. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 31 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1847, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for squishy

• fishy

Kids Definition

squishy

adjective

ˈskwish-ē 

squishier; squishiest

: being soft, yielding, and damp