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slushiest

 

[ ˈslʌʃiɛst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

extreme moisture

The term 'slushiest' refers to something that is extremely wet, mushy, or partially melted, typically in relation to snow or ice. It is used to describe conditions where sleet or snow has turned into a watery, slushy state, often making it difficult to walk or drive. This word also conveys a sense of discomfort due to excess moisture, indicating a lack of dryness or solid form. In various contexts, it can denote a playful or exaggerated description of how wet something has become.

Synonyms

muddied, soggiest, wettest

Examples of usage

  • The slushiest part of winter is often the hardest to navigate.
  • Children love to play in the slushiest snow, making snowballs.
  • After the heavy rain, the streets became the slushiest they've been all season.

Translations

Translations of the word "slushiest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais gelado

🇮🇳 सबसे बर्फीला

🇩🇪 am eisigsten

🇮🇩 paling beku

🇺🇦 найсніжніший

🇵🇱 najbardziej śnieżny

🇯🇵 最も氷の多い

🇫🇷 le plus givré

🇪🇸 el más helado

🇹🇷 en en çok dondurulmuş

🇰🇷 가장 얼음 같은

🇸🇦 الأكثر تجمدًا

🇨🇿 nejzmrzlejší

🇸🇰 najzmrznutejší

🇨🇳 最冰冷的

🇸🇮 najbolj leden

🇮🇸 kaldastur

🇰🇿 ең мұзды

🇬🇪 ყველაზე გაყინული

🇦🇿 ən dondurulmuş

🇲🇽 el más helado

Etymology

The word 'slushy' derives from the noun 'slush,' which originated in the early 19th century, meaning shallow water or slush consisting of melted snow or ice mixed with water. Its roots can be traced back to the Old Norse word 'sluska,' which means to splash or create a splatter. As language evolved, 'slush' took on various meanings, including a description for any kind of watery or muddy substance. The superlative form 'slushiest' was developed to indicate something that possesses the highest degree of these slushy characteristics. Over time, 'slush' and its derivatives began to encompass not only the literal textures but also metaphorical uses in literature and colloquial speech, often reflecting conditions that are chaotic or uncomfortable.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,799, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.