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

Finally, that soft, squishy, flavorful flatbread leaves a lasting impression, made for 10 years by the same dedicated cook. —Leslie Kelly, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025

This whole concluding sequence is meant to look and sound like some weirdo mad scientist stuff, between the androids’ cyberpunk goggles and the squishy noises the wriggling creatures make. —Noel Murray, Vulture, 20 Aug. 2025

Nearly every parent buys those soft, squishy blocks and the wooden shape puzzle to help their little ones learn from the beginning. —Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 19 Aug. 2025

The brand, which is known for its squishy gel grid that adapts to your body, remains a favorite among side-sleepers, back-pain sufferers, and restless sleepers alike. —Malia Griggs, Glamour, 18 Aug. 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