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

• flabby
• mushy
• pulpy
• soft
• spongy
• squashy
• squooshy

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

As a candidate, Harris was tentative and squishy, shifting her position on healthcare and other issues and notably whiffing a political no-brainer like whether the Boston Marathon bomber should be allowed to vote from prison. —Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2024

Apple’s second-generation AirPods Pro have squishy silicone buds that block out noise and provide a more comfortable fit. —Melissa Epifano, EW.com, 16 July 2024

That loss, a mere 0.8% yet the biggest daily drop since April, came of course after a squishy CPI report opened a clearer line of sight to a Federal Reserve rate cut in September. —Michael Santoli, CNBC, 13 July 2024

Often, patients notice a swollen, soft, or squishy area forming a few days after surgery. —David Hampton, Verywell Health, 8 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1847, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

squishy

adjective

ˈskwish-ē 

squishier; squishiest

: being soft, yielding, and damp