Squelched for Dummies

Squelched is a funny word that makes you think of stepping into a big puddle and hearing a squishy sound as the water comes up around your shoes. But did you know that this word can also be used to describe something that happens in our mouths when we swallow food or drink? Let me explain it to you in a way that will make it crystal clear.

Imagine you have a delicious, juicy orange in your hand. As you take a big bite, the orange juice squishes out and fills your mouth, right? Well, when you close your mouth and swallow, you might notice a little sound, like a soft "squish" or "glug." That sound is called squelching! It's the noise our mouths make as we swallow, especially when we have something wet or juicy.

But wait, there's more! Squelched can also mean when someone tries to make something go away or be silent, like pushing down on a squeaky toy to stop the noise. Have you ever tried to push down on a button or a toy to make it stop making noise? That's kind of like squelching! You are trying to make the noise go away by pressing down on it.

So, to recap, squelched can describe the sound our mouths make when we swallow something wet or juicy, and it can also describe the action of trying to make something go away or be silent. It's like the squishy sound of swallowing and the pressure of pushing something down, all wrapped up into one word.

I hope this helps you understand what squelched means. Remember, it's all about squishy sounds and putting pressure on something to make it stop. Cool, right?