How Do You Spell SQUIDGE?

Pronunciation: [skwˈɪd͡ʒ] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "squidge" is unusual, and it can be difficult to correctly pronounce this word without knowing the IPA phonetic transcription. The word is pronounced /skwɪdʒ/ and it means to squeeze or compress something in a soft and squishy manner. The spelling of this word reflects its meaning, with the "squ" representing the soft, squishy sound of the action being described. The "idge" at the end is a common suffix in English, used to form nouns from verbs.

SQUIDGE Meaning and Definition

  1. Squidge is a colloquial term that is primarily used in British English to describe a soft, squishy, and slightly wet or moist texture or sensation. It is often associated with the sound or feeling when pressure is applied to something soft and yielding, causing it to compress and deform.

    The word "squidge" can be used as both a noun and a verb. As a noun, it refers to the act or sound of squishing, or the resulting soft sensation. For example, one might say, "I love the satisfying squidge of stepping on a ripe tomato." As a verb, it describes the action of applying pressure to something, causing it to become compressed and soft. For instance, one could say, "She squidged the playdough between her fingers, creating various shapes and figures."

    The term "squidge" is often associated with materials or substances that are malleable, pliable, or with foods that are soft and juicy. It can describe the feeling of walking on a muddy surface or stepping on a ripe fruit. The word has a playful and informal connotation, emphasizing the tactile or sensory experience of compression and deformation. Overall, squidge captures the essence of a soft, yielding texture and the associated auditory or tactile sensation.

Etymology of SQUIDGE

The word "squidge" is believed to be of onomatopoeic origin, imitating the sound or action it refers to. It is used to describe a soft, squishy, or moist sound or sensation, often associated with things being pressed or squeezed. However, its etymology is not well-documented, and it is considered an informal or colloquial term.

Conjugate verb Squidge

CONDITIONAL

I would squidge
you would squidge
he/she/it would squidge
we would squidge
they would squidge

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be squidging
you would be squidging
he/she/it would be squidging
we would be squidging
they would be squidging

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have squidge
you would have squidge
he/she/it would have squidge
we would have squidge
they would have squidge

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been squidging
you would have been squidging
he/she/it would have been squidging
we would have been squidging
they would have been squidging

FUTURE

I will squidge
you will squidge
he/she/it will squidge
we will squidge
they will squidge

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be squidging
you will be squidging
he/she/it will be squidging
we will be squidging
they will be squidging

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have squidged
you will have squidged
he/she/it will have squidged
we will have squidged
they will have squidged

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been squidging
you will have been squidging
he/she/it will have been squidging
we will have been squidging
they will have been squidging

IMPERATIVE

you squidge
we let´s squidge

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to squidge

PAST

I squidged
you squidged
he/she/it squidged
we squidged
they squidged

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was squidging
you were squidging
he/she/it was squidging
we were squidging
they were squidging

PAST PARTICIPLE

squidged

PAST PERFECT

I had squidged
you had squidged
he/she/it had squidged
we had squidged
they had squidged

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been squidging
you had been squidging
he/she/it had been squidging
we had been squidging
they had been squidging

PRESENT

I squidge
you squidge
he/she/it squidges
we squidge
they squidge

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am squidging
you are squidging
he/she/it is squidging
we are squidging
they are squidging

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

squidging

PRESENT PERFECT

I have squidged
you have squidged
he/she/it has squidged
we have squidged
they have squidged

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been squidging
you have been squidging
he/she/it has been squidging
we have been squidging
they have been squidging