Squashy: meaning, definitions and examples
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squashy
[ หskwษสi ]
texture description
Squashy describes something that is soft and easily compressed or flattened. It often refers to fruits or objects that yield under pressure, making them pleasant to squeeze or bite. The word suggests a certain degree of softness, often associated with comfort or physical properties that lack rigidity.
Synonyms
compressible, mushy, soft, squishy.
Examples of usage
- The overripe tomatoes were too squashy to use in the salad.
- He loved the squashy feeling of the plush cushions on the couch.
- After a long day, she sank into the squashy armchair.
- The kids enjoyed a squashy game of tug-of-war with the soft toy.
Translations
Translations of the word "squashy" in other languages:
๐ต๐น mole
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเคฐเคฎ
๐ฉ๐ช weich
๐ฎ๐ฉ lunak
๐บ๐ฆ ะผ'ัะบะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ miฤkki
๐ฏ๐ต ๆใใใ
๐ซ๐ท mou
๐ช๐ธ blando
๐น๐ท yumuลak
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ถ๋๋ฌ์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ููู
๐จ๐ฟ mฤkkรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ mรคkkรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆ่ฝฏ
๐ธ๐ฎ mehak
๐ฎ๐ธ mjรบkur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถาฑะผัะฐา
๐ฌ๐ช แ แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yumลaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ blando
Etymology
The term 'squashy' originates from the Middle English word 'squashen', which means to crush or to squash. This term is thought to be derived from the Old French word 'esquatier', which means to press or squeeze. The transition of the word into modern English reflects both its phonetic evolution and a shift in its usage. Originally used to describe the action of compressing something, it has evolved into an adjective describing the physical state of matter, especially in relation to texture and consistency. It captures the essence of softness and yield, making it a popular descriptive term in culinary and design contexts, particularly when discussing fruits, pillows, and other comfortable objects.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #39,724, 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.
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