squooshy

adjective

ˈskwu̇-shē How to pronounce squooshy (audio)
Definition of squooshynext
as in soft
giving easily to the touch a toddler clutching a squooshy teddy bear

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Recent Examples of squooshy Target has a squooshy blanket that’s modestly priced and comes in dark green, blush or gray, as well as a Made by Design sweater-fleece blanket in heathered gray or navy. — Washington Post, 24 Dec. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squooshy
  1. soft
  2. floppy
  3. squishy
  4. spongy
  5. mushy
  6. flabby
Adjective
  • The infected children reported a range of skin and soft tissue symptoms, including spots, pustules, blisters, and abscesses.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
  • That belief — that culture is simultaneously an economic force, a source of soft power and something that requires active protection — became the thesis for the gathering, the first of this scale in a century.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of soft
Adjective
  • Modeling the look in the floor-length mirror of her hotel room, the mom of one paired the look with a floppy white sunhat, shades, and a pair of cream slippers.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The clothes are body-conscious—with the occasional nod to a floppy tradwife sleeve.
    — Robin Givhan, Vanity Fair, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of floppy
Adjective
  • After the massive sales surge in such a short time, the question is how long the squishy boom can continue.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
  • In her films, Renee is primarily interested in exploring topics of female identity, nature, and sexuality — all things beautiful, ugly, and squishy.
    — Brent Lang, IndieWire, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of squishy
Adjective
  • Spongy Olives Olives that become spongy or develop pink or red tinges are spoiled.
    — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Together with Jake Francis, a professor at the university, Bloom walked through the spongy soil that was frozen solid a few weeks earlier.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of spongy
Adjective
  • However, don’t expect the Gallagher Brothers to get all mushy in the documentary.
    — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Tomatoes that have gone bad are typically soft or mushy, possibly with a rotting smell.
    — Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of mushy
Adjective
  • Earlier suitors were sometimes flabby; the crew was not always in tip-top shape.
    — David Denby, New Yorker, 21 June 2026
  • Without constant reinforcement, these muscles will atrophy, and when real tyranny arrives, the flabby citizen will be powerless to resist.
    — Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
Definition of flabby

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“Squooshy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squooshy. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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