Slushy: meaning, definitions and examples

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slushy

 

[ หˆslสŒสƒi ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

weather condition

The term 'slushy' refers to a mixture of partially melted snow and water, creating a wet and often muddy condition. This term is commonly used to describe weather that results in a slippery and slushy surface, typically during winter thaw periods. It can also imply a sense of messiness and inconvenience due to the combination of snow and water in outdoor environments. People often encounter slushy conditions when driving, walking, or playing outside during transitional weather.

Synonyms

muddy, slippery, wet

Examples of usage

  • The roads were slushy after the snow began to melt.
  • Be careful walking on the slushy sidewalk.
  • It was too slushy to play outside without boots.
Context #2 | Noun

beverage

A 'slushy' can also refer to a frozen, slushy drink that is made from flavored syrup and ice, resulting in a sweet and refreshing beverage. These drinks are often served in convenience stores or summer fairs and come in various flavors. The texture of a slushy is similar to a granita, where the ice crystals make it fluffy and enjoyable. It is particularly popular during hot weather as a way to cool down.

Synonyms

frozen drink, icee, slush

Examples of usage

  • I ordered a cherry slushy from the stand.
  • The kids enjoyed their slushies at the carnival.
  • On hot days, nothing beats a cold slushy.

Translations

Translations of the word "slushy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น granizado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคฒเคถ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Slushy

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ slushie

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะปั–ะดัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ slushy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใƒฉใƒƒใ‚ทใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท slushy

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ slushy

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท slushy

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šฌ๋Ÿฌ์‹œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุดุฑูˆุจ ุซู„ุฌูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ slush

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ slushy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ†ฐๆฒ™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ slushy

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ slushy

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะปะฐัˆะธ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒšแƒแƒจแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ slushy

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ slushy

Etymology

The word 'slushy' originated from the early 20th century, with its roots tied to the term 'slush', which dates back to the 19th century and refers to a mixture of snow and water. In the context of beverages, the concept evolved as frozen drinks became popular in the latter half of the century. The playful sound of the word reflects the light-hearted nature often associated with slushy drinks served at celebrations and events. As frozen drinks became popularized in American culture during the 1970s and 1980s, the term 'slushy' was widely adopted to describe these refreshing frozen beverages, further contributing to its usage across different contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,043, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.