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Squelchy: meaning, definitions and examples

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squelchy

 

[ หˆskwษ›l.tสƒi ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

texture description

Squelchy refers to a texture that is soft, wet, and often makes a squishing sound when compressed or stepped on. It is often used to describe mud, slime, or other substances that exhibit this characteristics. The term invokes a sense of unpleasantness or discomfort but can also be humorous in certain contexts. Squelchy may be used to describe the feel of certain foods as well, such as ripe fruit.

Synonyms

mushy, slimy, soggy, squelched.

Examples of usage

  • The child loved playing in the squelchy mud.
  • I stepped into a squelchy puddle and splashed water everywhere.
  • The squelchy texture of the slime was both fascinating and a bit gross.
  • Eating the squelchy center of the ripe mango was a delight.

Translations

Translations of the word "squelchy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mole

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฟเคชเคšเคฟเคชเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schlammig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ basah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ััƒะผะฝั–ะฒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mokra

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใฌใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mou

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ blando

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sulu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ –์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุทุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mokrรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mokrรฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฝฎๆนฟ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ moker

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ blautur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ััƒะปั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ•แƒ”แƒš

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nษ™m

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ blando

Etymology

The word 'squelchy' is derived from the verb 'squelch', which originated in the mid-19th century from the Middle English word 'squellen', meaning to emit a noise produced when squashed. The addition of the '-y' suffix adds an adjective form to the base word, indicating a quality or state related to the action of squelching. Over time, 'squelchy' has found its place in both literary and colloquial English, often evoking vivid imagery of textures in nature and playful contexts. It has been embraced particularly by writers and educators to describe various sensory experiences, fostering both enjoyment and imagination among children and adults alike.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,058, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.