slushy

[ sluhsh-ee ]
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adjective,slush·i·er, slush·i·est.
  1. of or relating to slush.

  2. Informal. tritely sentimental; mushy.

Origin of slushy

1
First recorded in 1785–95; slush + -y1

Other words from slushy

  • slush·i·ly, adverb
  • slush·i·ness, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for slushy

slushy

/ (ˈslʌʃɪ) /


adjectiveslushier or slushiest
  1. of, resembling, or consisting of slush

nounplural slushies
  1. an unskilled kitchen assistant

Derived forms of slushy

  • slushiness, noun

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