mushy

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The classic recipe for fish and chips -- white fish deep-fried in batter, chips, and mushy peas, often with tartare sauce on the side -- dates back to the 1860s.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

Not helping matters were the show’s taped introductions to the segments—breathy readings, delivered with mushy diction, of incomprehensible poems by Monty Richthofen.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

Fans could buy stuffed toy versions of items like fish, chips and mushy peas at a temporary shop at the department store Selfridges in London.

From BBC • Jan. 3, 2026

Add it late, or risk a mushy middle.

From Salon • Sep. 23, 2025

I don’t remember her ever yelling before; she always seemed as soft and mushy as overcooked potatoes.

From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau