O OneWordDaily
AI-generated image
Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

squelching

/ˈskwɛltʃɪŋ/ verb · British & US
Valid in UKValid in US
Share WhatsApp

What does squelching mean?

verb

to make a soft squelching sound, typically of mud or wet earth underfoot; to crush or squash something with a soft, squelching sound.

Example

"The hikers had to squelch through the muddy terrain to reach the summit."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

Synonyms for squelching

Antonyms of squelching

Rhymes with squelching

Etymologically related