squelchy

/ˈskwɛltʃi/

Definitions

1. adjective

having a soft, wet, and soggy texture; muddy and difficult to walk on

“The garden path was squelchy after the heavy rain, making it hard to walk on.”

2. noun

a squelching sound

“The squelchy sound of the mud underfoot was a dead giveaway of the approaching floodwaters.”

Synonyms

  • muddy
  • slushy
  • soggy

Antonyms

  • dry
  • firm