squish

Definition

The sound or action of something, especially something moist, being squeezed or crushed.

Etymology

Apparently an alteration of squash, influenced by obsolete squiss (“to squeeze”). Cognate with Scots squische, squies (“to crush, squeeze”). Compare also French esquicher from Old Occitan esquichar (“to squeeze, squish”). See also squeeze, squelch.

Example Sentences

• "Alex reached the bottom and Grant heard a squish as she landed in the mud on the bottom of the river."
• "Some conservatives think that in the long run, the party will be better off without squishes like Specter […]"
• "“Josh Mandel: Another failed career politician squish,” a new ad from a super PAC supporting Mr. Vance blared on Ohio television sets on Friday, calling Mr. Mandel, who is mounting his third Senate run, a “two-time loser” and “a moderate for the moderates.”"