Squashy

/ˈskwɑːʃi/
adjective

Something soft and easily crushed or changed shape.

The ground was squashy and wet after the rain.
Visual representation of "squashy" - Something soft and easily crushed or changed shape

Often appears as...

  • squashy hat
  • squashy armchair
adjective

Something overly sentimental or mushy.

She gave him a big, squashy hug.
Visual representation of "squashy" - Something overly sentimental or mushy

Often appears as...

  • squashy sentiment
  • squashy romance

Usage tips

Informal, Approving

Colloquial

adjective

Something soft and easily crushed or changed shape.

The ground was squashy and wet after the rain.
Visual representation of "squashy" - Something soft and easily crushed or changed shape

Often appears as...

  • squashy hat
  • squashy armchair
adjective

Something overly sentimental or mushy.

She gave him a big, squashy hug.
Visual representation of "squashy" - Something overly sentimental or mushy

Often appears as...

  • squashy sentiment
  • squashy romance

Usage tips

Informal, Approving

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "squashy"
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Texture Focus

Use 'squashy' to describe things that feel soft and compressible to the touch.

Illustration for Texture Focus
My new pillow is so squashy and comfortable.
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Physical State

'Squashy' indicates something can easily be squashed or lose shape, not just softness.

Illustration for Physical State
Be careful with the squashy tomatoes in that bag.
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Negative Connotation

Sometimes 'squashy' implies something is unpleasantly soft or damp.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
I stepped in a squashy patch of grass and my socks got soaked.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Texture Focus

Use 'squashy' to describe things that feel soft and compressible to the touch.

Illustration for Texture Focus
My new pillow is so squashy and comfortable.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Physical State

'Squashy' indicates something can easily be squashed or lose shape, not just softness.

Illustration for Physical State
Be careful with the squashy tomatoes in that bag.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Negative Connotation

Sometimes 'squashy' implies something is unpleasantly soft or damp.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
I stepped in a squashy patch of grass and my socks got soaked.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Texture Focus

Use 'squashy' to describe things that feel soft and compressible to the touch.

Illustration for Texture Focus
My new pillow is so squashy and comfortable.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Physical State

'Squashy' indicates something can easily be squashed or lose shape, not just softness.

Illustration for Physical State
Be careful with the squashy tomatoes in that bag.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Negative Connotation

Sometimes 'squashy' implies something is unpleasantly soft or damp.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
I stepped in a squashy patch of grass and my socks got soaked.
Visual representation of the word "Squashy"

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