squishy

squishy
squishiness, n.
/skwish"ee/, adj., squishier, squishiest.
1. soft and wet: The ground was squishy from the rain.
2. softly gurgling or splashing: The sponge made a squishy sound when it was squeezed.
3. emotional or sentimental.
[1840-50; SQUISH + -Y1]

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