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squidgy, a.|ˈskwɪdʒɪ|
[Cf. squidge n.1]
1. Short and plump; podgy. Also Comb.
1891Kipling Life's Handicap 30 There's a dale more in nature than your squidgy little legs have iver taken you to, Orth'ris, me son. 1892― Barrack-room Ballads 23 Yon squidgy-nosed old idol. 1893― Many Invent. 131 Come an' look at these squidgy ham-shanked beggars. 1942G. Kersh Nine Lives Bill Nelson xi. 68 He..liked to get about with a few nice squidgy blondes. 1978Morecambe Guardian 14 Mar. 6/2 (Advt.), Upholstery does not now rely on spectacular outlines to make its impact. Gone are the way-out ‘squidgy’ shapes that the Italians launched so successfully a few years ago, instead the line is neat and classical, with a strong accent on comfort.
2. Moist and pliant; squashy, soggy. Esp. of food. Cf. squdgy a.
1973Times 17 May 18/6 We settled for sandwiches. This was not a good idea. They were made of squidgy and tasteless bread of the wrapped and sliced variety. 1976U. Holden String Horses vi. 69 Her kiddies spread ketchup on their bread, liking squidgy food. 1977Times 28 May 11/6 A nice squidgy fruit cake.
Hence ˈsquidgily adv.
1933E. A. Robertson Ordinary Families ix. 193 He turned out to be as squidgily repulsive as only an under⁓sized Italian can be. |