Slush

/slʌʃ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A mixture of partly melted snow and water.

After the heavy snowstorm, the streets were filled with slush, making it difficult to walk.

Excessively sentimental or mawkish writing or talk.

I couldn't stand the slush in the romance novel; it felt so unrealistic.

verb

To make a slushy mixture or to act in a way that produces slush.

The heat caused the snow to slush together into a muddy mess.

Early 19th century; possibly imitative of the sound of the word.

slush fund

A fund used for illegal or unethical purposes, often for bribing or political purposes.

slush puppy

A brand of flavored, frozen slush drinks.

slushy

Having the consistency of slush; partially melted.

slushiness

The quality of being slushy or soft.

Excessive sentimentality or emotionalism.

That movie was pure slush, filled with cliché romance.

Nonsense or trivial talk.

Stop with the slush and get to the point.