<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object) To squeeze or squash:<ul><li>"It's a soft bread, so it's easy to accidentally squish it while cutting."</li><li>"The long ride was going to be uncomfortable, what with having to squish six people into a tiny car."</li></ul></li></ul><p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>A gushing or splashing sound:<ul><li>"I thought I was alone in the woods until I heard the squish of footsteps on wet leaves."</li></ul></li><li>An instance of being squeezed or squashed:<ul><li>"The table could seat four people, but it would be a squish."</li></ul></li><li>Slang: A politician, especially a Republican, who is perceived by members of their own party as overly moderate or willing to compromise:<ul><li>"His rival in the party claimed he was a squish who cared more about making deals than sticking to his beliefs."</li></ul></li><li>Slang: An intense feeling of infatuation that is not romantic or sexual in nature; a platonic crush:<ul><li>"I had such a squish on her when we first met, but luckily it worked out and now she's my best friend."</li></ul></li></ul>