English word mushy comes from English -y, English mush
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -y | English (eng) | Forming abstract nouns denoting a state, condition, or quality.. Used in the name of some locations which end in -ia in Latin. Forming diminutive nouns. Also used for familiar and pet names as a term of endearment. Added to nouns and adjectives to form adjectives meaning “having the quality of”.. Added to verbs to form adjectives meaning "inclined to". |
| mush | English (eng) | (transitive) To notch, cut, or indent (cloth, etc.) with a stamp. A directive given (usually to dogs or a horse) to start moving, or to move faster. To squish so as to break into smaller pieces or to combine with something else. (radio) A mixture of noise produced by the harmonics of continuous-wave stations.. (uncountable) A mess, often of food; a soft or semisolid substance. (intransitive) [...] |
| mushy | English (eng) | Overly sappy, corny, or cheesy.. Resembling or having the consistency of mush; semiliquid, pasty, or granular.. Soft; squishy. |