Squish

usgb/skwɪʃ/
verb

To press something softly so it gets flat or changes shape.

She squished the bread dough with her hands.
Visual representation of "squish" - To press something softly so it gets flat or changes shape.

Often appears as...

  • squish into a small space
  • squish something underfoot
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Visual representation of "squish"
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Physical action

'Squish' indicates using hands or feet to deform something, often involving a gentle or playful quality.

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When we walked through the garden, we could squish the ripe fallen fruit with our toes.
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Soft materials

It is commonly used for soft, malleable objects that easily change shape, not hard objects.

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You can't really squish a rock, but you can squish a sponge.
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Often playful

'Squish' sometimes involves a playful connotation, less serious than 'crush'.

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The kids love to squish playdough into different shapes.
Visual representation of the word "Squish"

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