mushy
adjective/ˈmʌʃi/
Frequency rank: #13,809 most common English word
Meaning
Soft and pulpy in texture, often unpleasantly so; also used to describe overly sentimental feelings or behavior.
Example sentence
The rice was left on the stove too long and turned completely mushy.
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