Squish

Squish is an English verb meaning to crush, squeeze, or press with soft pressure; it is often used for gentle compression rather than brute force. It is an onomatopoeic word; speakers sometimes imitate the sound of crushing with “squish” as a sound effect.

As a noun, “squish” can refer to the act of squashing or to the resulting soft, compressible mass or texture. In everyday language it can describe food textures (a squishy fruit) or a tactile sensation (a squishiness).

In technology, Squish is a cross-platform GUI test automation framework developed by Froglogic. It supports multiple platforms, including Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android, and can script tests in Python, JavaScript, Perl, or Ruby. It is used to automate functional and regression testing of desktop and mobile applications as well as embedded systems.

The term also appears in popular culture and branding, used as a name for products, characters, or fictional creatures in various media. Its usage varies by context, reflecting its informal, onomatopoeic origin.