Definition of mushy

mushyadjective

nham hiểm

/ˈmʌʃi//ˈmʌʃi/

The word "mushy" originates from the Old English word "mysc" meaning "soft, damp, or boggy." Over time, "mysc" evolved into "mushie" and later "mushy." The word gained its modern meaning of "soft and watery" likely through its association with mushy foods like porridge. Its use extended to describe emotions and sentiments, reflecting the idea of softness and sentimentalism often associated with mushy feelings.

Summary
type tính từ
meaningmềm, xốp
meaning(nghĩa bóng) yếu đuối, uỷ mị, sướt mướt
namespace

soft and thick, like mush

mềm và dày như bột nhão

Example:
  • Cook until the fruit is soft but not mushy.

    Nấu cho đến khi trái cây mềm nhưng không nhão.

  • The roasted vegetables came out too mushy, leaving a slimy texture that I couldn't bear to eat.

    Rau củ nướng bị nhũn quá, để lại kết cấu nhớt khiến tôi không nỡ ăn.

  • The oatmeal I cooked this morning was much too mushy, it felt like a bowl of liquid in my mouth.

    Yến mạch tôi nấu sáng nay quá nhão, cảm giác như có một bát chất lỏng trong miệng vậy.

  • I was disappointed that the rice pudding was mushy and lacked the creamy texture I was expecting.

    Tôi thất vọng vì bánh pudding gạo bị nhão và không có kết cấu kem như tôi mong đợi.

  • The mashed potatoes were mushy and devoid of any lumps, as my grandmother always insists on making them.

    Khoai tây nghiền nhuyễn và không hề có cục, đúng như bà tôi vẫn thường làm.

too emotional in a way that is embarrassing

quá xúc động theo cách đáng xấu hổ

Example:
  • mushy romantic novels

    tiểu thuyết lãng mạn ủy mị

Related words and phrases

Related words and phrases

Idioms

have/want none of something
to refuse to accept something
  • I offered to pay but he was having none of it.
  • They pretended to be enthusiastic about my work but then suddenly decided they wanted none of it.
    • none but
    (literary)only
  • None but he knew the truth.
    • none the less
    despite this fact
    none other than
    used to emphasize who or what somebody/something is, when this is surprising
  • Her first customer was none other than Mrs Obama.