squish

verb

ˈskwish How to pronounce squish (audio)
squished; squishing; squishes
Synonyms of squishnext

transitive verb

1
: squash
squished the bug
2
: squelch, suck
squished his feet in the mud

intransitive verb

: squelch, suck
wet shoes squishing as we walked
squish noun

Examples of squish in a Sentence

The cake accidentally got squished. We squished together to make more room. We managed to squish four people in the backseat of the car. His wet shoes squished when he walked.
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The muddy ground squished beneath dancing feet as hands reached toward the night sky. — Bryan West, USA Today, 14 June 2026 Spider mites are small enough that they can often be controlled by spraying plants with a strong jet of water a couple of times a week, which squishes them. — Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 20 June 2026 Delicate items like berries should stay in breathable containers to prevent squishing. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 23 May 2026 Many married women squish their arms onto a shield alongside their husband’s, although this is not obligatory. — Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for squish

Word History

Etymology

alteration of squash

First Known Use

circa 1647, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of squish was circa 1647

Rhymes for squish

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Browse Nearby Words

squirty
squish
squishy
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“Squish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/squish. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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