Squashy: meaning, definitions and examples

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squashy

 

[ หˆskwษ’สƒi ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mole

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฐเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช weich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lunak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผ'ัะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ miฤ™kki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŸ”ใ‚‰ใ‹ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mou

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ blando

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yumuลŸak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ€๋“œ๋Ÿฌ์šด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mฤ›kkรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mรคkkรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŸ”่ฝฏ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mehak

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mjรบkur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฑะผัะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yumลŸaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.