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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

squelches

/ˈskwɛltʃɪz/ verb · British & US
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What does squelches mean?

verb

to make a soft, squelching sound, typically when walking through mud or a wet surface. to suppress or extinguish something, such as a sound or a light.

Example

"The sound of her boots squelched in the muddy field."

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