Meaning & use
squishies
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“squishies” is a form of “squishy”. See that entry for the full set of meanings.
Meanings
nounpluralinformal
Soft, squeezable toy figures, often made of foam or gel, collected and squeezed for fun.
Grammar: Used as a plural noun; the singular is 'squishy' for one toy.
Patterns
- collect squishies
- squeeze a squishy
- trade squishies
My little sister has a box full of colorful squishies.
Kids love to squeeze squishies when they are stressed.
She traded two squishies for a rare one at school.
adjectivecomparable
Soft and easily squashed; yielding when pressed.
Grammar: Gradable adjective: squishier, squishiest.
Patterns
- feel squishy
- a squishy texture
The foam pillow felt squishy and comfortable.
Avoid squishy fruits that bruise easily.
Word forms
| singular | squishy |
|---|---|
| comparative | squishier |
| superlative | squishiest |
Common combinations
- squishy toy
- The baby chewed on a squishy toy.
- squishy ball
- He threw a squishy ball at the wall.
- squishy texture
- The cake had a squishy texture in the middle.
- squishy foam
- The seats are made of squishy foam.
Synonyms and how they differ
- soft
- General word for not hard; 'squishy' adds the idea of being easily pressed and springing back.
- spongy
- Full of holes and soft like a sponge; 'squishy' is more about squeezing.
Opposites
Word family
- squish verb
- To press something soft so it changes shape.
- squishiness noun
- The quality of being soft and easily squashed.
Commonly confused: squishies or squeeze?
squishies vs squeeze
A verb meaning to press firmly; 'squishy' describes the soft quality.
Practice
Which sentence uses 'squishies' correctly?
Choose one answer.
Option B uses 'squishies' as a plural noun for soft toys. Option C uses 'squishies' as a verb, which is not standard; the verb is 'squish' or 'squeeze'.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “squishies”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.