adjective
General Slang
mushy
MUSH-ee · adjective · slang
Weak, slow, gutless waves with no power or shape.
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Describes slow, weak, poorly-shaped waves that lack power. Also called a 'mushburger'.
“The swell died and it went all mushy by lunchtime.”
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mushy In A Sentence
The swell died and it went all mushy by lunchtime.
Origin & Usage
Surf slang from 'mush', evoking soft, formless waves.
People Also Ask
What does 'mushy' mean in surfing?
It describes weak, slow, poorly-shaped waves that have no power or clean face — the opposite of pumping surf.
What causes mushy waves?
A fading swell or onshore wind can crumble waves into soft, formless mush that's barely worth riding.
Is 'mushy' an insult about the waves?
It's a mild complaint — surfers call conditions mushy when the waves are disappointingly gutless, not powerful or well-formed.
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