Complete Definition of "squishy"

English

Etymology
From squash

Pronunciation
IPA|/�skwɪ�i/
:Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-ɪ�i|-ɪ�i

Adjective
squishy (comparative squishier, superlative squishiest)

  1. Of an object or substance, yielding easily to pressure; very soft.
  2. figuratively Of a person, yielding easily in policy.
  3. figuratively Of a person, overflowing with emotions or tears.
  4. figuratively Of a person, a term of endearment
  5. unobjective,vague

http://www.iidb.org./vbb/newreply.php?dopostreply&t219887
Humanistic psychology is notoriously squishy.

Usage notes
Squishy is often used of a wet or object or substance that may emit some of the liquid it contains when pressed. Hence a sponge or mud may be described as squishy. The object or substance need not be wet but must yield easily to pressure; hence foam rubber or fat on a person's body may also be described as squishy.

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Revision and Credits for"squishy"
  • 2007-12-12 01:31 - EncycloPetey - Reverted edits by [[Special:Contributions/75.3.203.27|75.3.203.27]] ([[User_talk:75.3.203.27|Talk]]); changed back to last version by [[User:Interwicket|Interwicket]]

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