Meaning of the word slush in English

What does slush mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

slush

US /slʌʃ/

UK /slʌʃ/

partially melted snow or ice

Example:

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The streets were covered in dirty slush after the snowstorm.

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Walking through the slush was difficult and messy.

Synonym:

mush mire slop mud wet snow

excessive or sentimental talk or writing

Example:

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I can't stand all that romantic slush in movies.

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His speech was full of political slush and empty promises.

Synonym:

sentimentality mush mawkishness claptrap nonsense

to move through or splash with slush

Example:

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The car slushed through the puddles on the unpaved road.

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His boots slushed as he walked through the melting snow.

Synonym:

splash wade squelch

Related Word:

slush fund