squashiness

Meanings

• adjective

  The quality of being easily squashed or compressed.

  - "The ripe tomatoes were too squashy to be transported without damaging."
  - "The squashiness of the marshmallow made it difficult to bite."

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Variants

List of all variants of squashiness that leads to same result
squashier , squashiest , squashily , squashiness , squashinesses , squashy

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Etymology

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The term 'squashiness' is derived from the verb 'squash' which means to press or squeeze something until it becomes flat or soft.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'squash' is believed to have originated from the Taino word 'asquash', which means 'eaten raw'.

2. The largest pumpkin ever recorded weighed over 2,600 pounds and was described as having a high degree of squashiness.

3. Squashiness is a desirable quality in some types of ice cream, as it allows the ice cream to be easily scooped and served.

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Related Concepts

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1. Consistency: Squashiness is a type of consistency that is characterized by the ease with which an object can be squashed or compressed.

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Culture

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In literature, 'squashiness' is often used to describe the texture or consistency of food items, especially those that are soft and easily squashed.

How to Memorize "squashiness"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the concept of squashiness, imagine squeezing a ripe tomato or a marshmallow between your fingers. The object should easily give way and lose its original shape, demonstrating the quality of squashiness.

2. associate
   

   - To associate the word 'squashiness', imagine the texture of a ripe tomato or a marshmallow. These objects are easily squashed or compressed, making the association strong.

3. mnemonics
   

   - To remember the meaning of squashiness, use the mnemonic 'Soft and easily squashed'.

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