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(dialect) mushy; soft; weak
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesadjective
(of food) mushy; soft and overcooked; pulpy
dialectDescribes food that has been cooked to a very soft, almost falling-apart consistency. Primarily used in dialectal or informal contexts.
This beef tendon is too tough; it's still not soft after stewing for half a day.
The rice is cooked mushy, sticky and not tasty.
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The congee is cooked very soft, suitable for the elderly.
adjective
soft; weak-willed; pliant (in attitude)
dialectDescribes a person's attitude, stance, or willpower that is not firm and becomes yielding, often after persuasion. Used metaphorically, extending from the physical softness of the first sense.
After everyone's persuasion, his tone finally softened a bit.
Don't be so weak-willed; you have to stick to your principles when you should.
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He is easily swayed; a little persuasion makes him give in.