squoosh

verb

ˈskwu̇sh How to pronounce squoosh (audio)
ˈskwüsh
squooshed; squooshing; squooshes
Synonyms of squooshnext
: squash

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Want to know what a stunning defeat sounds like? Squishing and squooshing. —Jacob Feldman, SI.com, 8 Sep. 2017

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Word History

Etymology

alteration of squash entry 1

First Known Use

1942, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of squoosh was in 1942

Dictionary Entries Near squoosh

squiz

squoosh

squooshy

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“Squoosh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/squoosh. Accessed 27 Mar. 2023.

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