squishes; squished; squishing
1
: to press (something) into a flatter shape : squash
She squished the bug.
The cake accidentally got squished.
2
: to move into a space that is tight or crowded : squash
We squished together to make more room.
We managed to squish four people in the backseat of the car.
—often used as (be) squishedFour of us were squished together in the backseat.
3
: to make the sound that is made when something very wet is pressed, stepped on, etc.
His wet shoes squished when he walked.
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“Squish.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/squish. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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