Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

skoosh

verb
/skuːʃ/
Definition
To squirt, splash, or eject liquid in a light manner; to soak or wet something quickly with a liquid.
Examples
  • When I skoosh the water on the plants, they perk up instantly.
  • The little boy tried to skoosh his sister with the garden hose.
  • She gave the kitchen floor a quick skoosh with the mop.
Meaning
The term ‘skoosh’ is often used informally to describe the action of causing a liquid to be squirted or splashed onto a surface or into the air. It can also refer to the sound made when a liquid is poured or sprayed.
Synonyms
  • spray
  • splash
  • soak
  • spritz