Definition

Describing something that makes a soft, wet sound when pressed or walked on, often associated with mud or wet ground.

Example

The children loved jumping in the squelchy puddles after the rain.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Did you step in that puddle outside?

Yeah, my shoes are all squelchy now!

That's the worst feeling, isn't it?

Totally! I hate when my socks get all wet and squelchy.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'squelchy' originates from the combination of 'squelch' (of imitative origin, meaning to make a soft sucking sound) and the suffix '-y' (meaning characterized by or resembling). The term 'squelchy' describes something that is characterized by or resembles the soft, wet, and often messy sound or texture associated with squelching.

Memory Tip

Imagine the soft, wet sound of something squishing underfoot — that's what 'squelchy' means, as it describes something that resembles that squelching sound.

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