squish

verb

squished; squishing; squishes
Synonyms of squishnext

transitive verb

1
: squash
squished the bug
2
: squelch, suck
squished his feet in the mud

intransitive verb

: squelch, suck
wet shoes squishing as we walked
squish noun

Examples of squish in a Sentence

The cake accidentally got squished. We squished together to make more room. We managed to squish four people in the backseat of the car. His wet shoes squished when he walked.
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Specifically, the insects are so small and soft-bodied that a strong jet of water to the plants a handful of times a week can be an effective control, either squishing them or washing them away. Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026 Keep on rolling, inserting a few pieces at a time so each layer is protected with foil and not squished. Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 14 Apr. 2026 Malik said of Thayer, who taught her how to squish patties. Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026 Caterpillars can be cut in half with your pruners, and the small ones are easy to squish. Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for squish

Word History

Etymology

alteration of squash

First Known Use

circa 1647, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of squish was circa 1647

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“Squish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/squish. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.

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