squishy

adjective

ˈskwi-shē How to pronounce squishy (audio)
Definition of squishynext
1
as in soft
giving easily to the touch a squishy beanbag chair

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2
as in approximate
not precisely correct those are awfully squishy estimates for the final cost of a new football stadium

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Recent Examples of squishy It’s reflected in toys like squishy NeeDoh cubes and beauty products like jelly cleansers. — Dee-Ann Durbin, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026 It's reflected in toys like squishy NeeDoh cubes and beauty products like jelly cleansers. — ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026 Underfoot, the bog is squishy and resilient, with unseen holes here and there. — Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026 Rather than rely on wire, the design uses strips of squishy gel to lift and support your chest. — Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for squishy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squishy
  1. soft
  2. approximate
  3. floppy
  4. inaccurate
  5. spongy
  6. mushy
Adjective
  • In keeping with the brand’s spirit of generosity, the initial stock of Bali gin and Scotch whisky, beer, soft beverages such as jamu, and locally made artisanal snacks such as Krakakoa Chocolate is gratis.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Roses and a soft orange nod to the way light catches on its facades.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of soft
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  • If an app does not need your exact location, consider switching to approximate location or turning location access off.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The report has an approximate margin of error of plus or minus 3 percentage points.
    — Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of approximate
Adjective
  • That friction, between floppy and finely made, sits at the heart of Esh’s ever-evolving vision for his namesake label.
    — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The outer leaves of the cabbage should look crisp, not wilted or floppy.
    — Laura Manzano, Martha Stewart, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of floppy
Adjective
  • The state claimed the company favored certain accounts and allowed for violent or inaccurate content to proliferate.
    — Mikella Schuettler, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Aries March 21 – April 19 Someone may be seeing you through a flattering but inaccurate lens.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of inaccurate
Adjective
  • Adding a thin layer of organic compost can help break down thatch, a spongy layer of dead and living organic matter that exceeds 1/2-inch thick between the green grass and the soil.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Spongy Olives Olives that become spongy or develop pink or red tinges are spoiled.
    — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of spongy
Adjective
  • The apple pieces cook up nice and tender without becoming mushy, adding bright and tart pops of fresh fruit flavor throughout the scone.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Choose grapes that are firm, plump, mold-free, and attached to fresh stems; avoid mushy, wrinkled, or brown grapes.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of mushy

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“Squishy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squishy. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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