2. Noun. A squashing or squelching sound. ¹
3. Interjection. A squashing or squelching sound. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Squush
1. to squash [v -ED, -ING, -ES] - See also: squash
Lexicographical Neighbors of Squush
Literary usage of Squush
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Dictionary of Americanisms: A Glossary of Words and Phrases Usually Regarded by John Russell Bartlett (1860)
"squush. To crush. A vulgarism. The next time I meet the critter, I 'll take my
stick and kill it — I 'll squush it with my foot. ..."
2. American English by Gilbert Milligan Tucker (1921)
"squush—Crush, 1846. STAGING—Scaffolding, P. STAKE OUT—Picket an animal, B.
STALWART—Wing of Republican party, 1880. STAMPEDE—Wild rush, 1846. ..."
3. American English by Gilbert Milligan Tucker (1921)
"SQUARE ROOM—Best apartment, B. SQUEEZER—Mark on corner of playing card, to indicate
value, F. SQUIRT—Presumptuous fellow, 1872. squush—Crush, 1846. ..."
4. The Art of Conversation: With Directions for Self Education by Charles Godfrey Leland (1865)
"squush. To crush. _ Stag. Where only male persons are assembled. A stag party.
Stamping ground. A favorite and familiar place of resort. ..."
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