squiss

/ˈskwɪʃ/

Definitions

1. verb

to press or squeeze something with force, so that it becomes smaller or is flattened

“She tried to squish the bubble between her fingers.”

2. noun

a small, enclosed space or pocket of air or gas

“The squish of the pillow provided the needed comfort for her nap.”

3. verb (informal)

to kill or finish something off

“The movie will squish the competition for this year’s awards.”

4. interjection

an expression of surprise or excitement

“Wow, that was quite a squish! What happened?”

Synonyms

  • crush
  • press

Antonyms

  • expand
  • inflate