Squelchy: meaning, definitions and examples

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.

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.