mushy
[ˈmʊʃi]
A mushy food or texture is soft and squishy, often because it's been cooked too long. It can also describe something that feels sentimental or overly emotional.
When we talk about something being mushy, we usually mean it has lost its shape or firmness. If you've ever cooked pasta for too long, it might turn into a mushy mess. On the other hand, if someone says their feelings are getting all mushy around their partner, they probably mean they're feeling overly sentimental and emotional. This can be related to romance, but also just general emotions – like when watching a sad movie that makes you feel mushy inside.
How common is "mushy"?
Word mushy is considered rare in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions
adjective
Resembling or having the consistency of mush; semiliquid, pasty, or granular.
Example: I don't especially like mushy oatmeal.
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