squish

squish
/skwish/, v.t.
1. to squeeze or squash.
v.i.
2. (of water, soft mud, etc.) to make a gushing or splashing sound when walked in or on: The soaking wet sneakers squished as he walked.
n.
3. a squishing sound: the squish of footsteps on wet leaves.
[1640-50; alter. of SQUASH1]

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