To compress or squeeze something soft, often making a characteristic sound or causing deformation.
Imitative word that emerged in English around the 17th century, combining elements suggesting both the action of squeezing and the sound produced. Related to 'squash' and other 'squ-' words that often describe deformation.
Squish is a perfect example of onomatopoeia in action - the word itself seems to recreate the soft, wet sound of compression. Children instinctively love squishing things because it provides immediate tactile feedback and a satisfying sense of cause-and-effect.
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