Squished: meaning, definitions and examples

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squished

 

[ skwɪʃt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical action

Squished is the past tense of the verb 'squish,' which means to compress or crush something with force, causing it to lose its shape or flatten. This action often results in a mess or a change in the object's structure. It can refer to anything from squishing a soft object, like a sponge, to more abstract uses, such as feeling overwhelmed with emotions. The term is often used informally and can convey a sense of playfulness or carelessness.

Synonyms

crushed, flattened, pressed, squashed

Examples of usage

  • I squished the bug with my shoe.
  • She squished the grapes to make wine.
  • He accidentally squished the sandwich in his bag.
  • The children squished the dough to make cookies.

Translations

Translations of the word "squished" in other languages:

🇵🇹 esmagado

🇮🇳 दबाया हुआ

🇩🇪 gequetscht

🇮🇩 terjepit

🇺🇦 здавлений

🇵🇱 zmiażdżony

🇯🇵 潰れた

🇫🇷 écrasé

🇪🇸 aplastado

🇹🇷 sıkıştırılmış

🇰🇷 찌그러진

🇸🇦 مضغوط

🇨🇿 zmačkaný

🇸🇰 stlačený

🇨🇳 挤压的

🇸🇮 stisnjen

🇮🇸 klemmdur

🇰🇿 қысылған

🇬🇪 ჩაწვდილი

🇦🇿 sıxılmış

🇲🇽 aplastado

Etymology

The word 'squish' originated in the mid-19th century, likely as a blend of 'squash' and 'squeeze.' Its informal use captures a sense of soft, yielding compression, which resonates with various organic materials and liquids. The adoption of 'squished' as the past tense highlights the action's completion, maintaining the playful essence of the original term. Initially used to describe physical actions, its meaning has expanded over the years to include emotional contexts, reflecting how language evolves with cultural shifts. The imagery of squishing has been prevalent in literature and everyday conversation, making it a playful term that invokes sensory experiences, particularly in children's language. Today, 'squished' finds its application not only in everyday scenarios but also in expressive language, encompassing both literal and metaphorical uses.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,298, 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.