squishy

adjective

ˈskwi-shē 

squishier; squishiest

1

: being soft, yielding, and usually damp

The ground was wet and squishy.

2

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

a

: lenient sense 1

To skeptics, all such talk may seem … squishy. For decades, CEOs … prized toughness above all.

—Geoff Colvin

b

: imprecise

squishy estimates

squishiness noun

Synonyms of squishy

• 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

Tuft & Needle actually made our list of memory foam pillows with their option that perfectly toes the line between squishy and supportive. —Brittany Loggins, Architectural Digest, 28 Nov. 2025

The fleece material is paired with memory foam to give them a cloud-like sensation while the rubber sole prevents them from feeling too squishy—ideal for anyone looking for a little more support. —Danielle Calma, Travel + Leisure, 15 Nov. 2025

The Superblast’s wide platform and non-squishy midsole provide plenty of stability on trails. —Scott Douglas, Outside, 12 Nov. 2025

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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