Squish
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Definition
A squish is a non-romantic, generally non-sexual infatuation with someone you are not dating, or the person who inspires that feeling. It is also called a platonic crush.
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What does “squish” mean?
“Squish” describes an intense but platonic interest in someone. Unlike a romantic or sexual crush, a squish is non-romantic and generally non-sexual, and it involves someone the person is not dating.
The word can refer either to the feeling itself or to the person who inspires it.
Squish versus a romantic crush
A squish is specifically a platonic form of infatuation. The distinction is that it does not involve romantic interest and is generally not sexual.