squish
word
Definition
To press something soft so that it goes out of shape and usually makes a soft, wet, or crunching sound.
Usage & Nuances
"Squish" is informal and mainly used for soft or wet things that can be easily pressed or deformed, often with a noticeable sound. Common with foods (e.g., fruit), toys, or when describing the feeling underfoot. Do not use for hard objects.
Spanish: aplastar (hacer sonido blando) - chafar (informal)Portuguese (BR): esmagar (fazer barulho mole) - apertar (informal)Portuguese (PT): esmagar (fazer barulho mole) - apertar (informal)Chinese (Simplified): 挤压（发出软塌声）Chinese (Traditional): 擠壓（發出軟塌聲）Hindi: दबाना (धमाकेदार/मुलायम आवाज़ के साथ)Arabic: يهرس (بصوت طري)Bengali: চাপা - চ্যাপ্টা করাRussian: раздавить - сплющитьJapanese: ぎゅっと押す - つぶすVietnamese: bóp - épKorean: 눌러서 찌그러뜨리다 - 뭉개다Turkish: ezmek - bastırmakUrdu: دبانا - مسلناIndonesian: menekan - menggepengkan
Example Sentences
My socks got all wet and made a squish noise with every step.
natural
Go ahead, squish the slime—it's fun!
natural
Don't squish your sandwich in the bag.
basic
When I stepped in the mud, it made a squish sound.
basic
Babies love to squish soft toys with their hands.
basic
Careful, the tomatoes will squish if you stack them like that.
natural