Squish: meaning, definitions and examples

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squish

 

[ skwɪʃ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

physical action

To squish means to compress or squeeze something with force, causing it to become flat or deformed. This action may result in a sound or a change in shape, often making the object less solid.

Synonyms

compress, flatten, squeeze

Examples of usage

  • She squished the bug with her shoe.
  • He squished the bread in his hand.
  • The child squished the clay into different shapes.
Context #2 | Noun

action result

A squish refers to the act or sound of something being squished. It often denotes a messy or soft result, typically associating with objects that become wet or deformed.

Synonyms

crush, squash, squeeze

Examples of usage

  • I heard the squish of the mud under my feet.
  • The squish of the sponge was satisfying.
  • He felt the squish of the tomato when he stepped on it.

Translations

Translations of the word "squish" in other languages:

🇵🇹 esmagar

🇮🇳 चपटा करना

🇩🇪 quetschen

🇮🇩 memipihkan

🇺🇦 здавлювати

🇵🇱 zgniatać

🇯🇵 潰す (つぶす)

🇫🇷 écraser

🇪🇸 aplastar

🇹🇷 ezmek

🇰🇷 부수다

🇸🇦 سحق

🇨🇿 mačkat

🇸🇰 rozmačknúť

🇨🇳 压扁 (yābiǎn)

🇸🇮 stisniti

🇮🇸 þjappa

🇰🇿 сығу

🇬🇪 გამსხვილება (gamskhvileba)

🇦🇿 sıxmaq

🇲🇽 aplastar

Etymology

The word 'squish' is believed to have originated in the mid-19th century, possibly imitative of the sound made when pressing or squeezing something soft. Its etymology suggests a combination of 'squash' and informal language, combining a sense of both crushing and a squelching noise. Initially associated with squashing fruit or other soft materials, 'squish' has gradually expanded its usage to describe various physical actions involving compression and deformation of objects. The playful sound of the word mirrors its often informal and light-hearted context, making it a fitting choice in casual conversation.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,245, 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.