Is it slushy or slushie, or something totally different?

Great question — people use lots of different words to describe slushies and related frozen drinks, depending on the style, texture, and even the region. Here’s a list of the most common terms:

Classic Names

• Slushy / Slushie / Slush – the standard spelling variations.

• Frozen Drink – generic catch-all term.

• Frozen Slush – another variation.

Flavor/Texture Descriptors

• Icee – a popular brand name that’s often used generically.

• Slurpee – trademarked by 7-Eleven, but widely used in everyday language.

• Snow Cone – usually more crushed/shaved ice with syrup, but often used interchangeably.

• Shaved Ice – finely shaved, fluffy texture (common in Hawaii as Shave Ice).

• Granita – Italian-style semi-frozen, often fruit-based.

• Frozen Margarita / Daiquiri – alcohol-based slush drinks.

• Frozen Lemonade / Frozen Coke / Frozen Coffee – flavor-specific frozen slushies.

Regional Variations

• Raspberry Slush / Cola Slush / Lime Slush – UK/Europe tend to describe them by flavor + "slush."

• Frosé – frozen rosé wine (very trendy in summer).

• Ice Slush / Ice Drink – often used in Asia.

Fun / Kid-Friendly Names

• Brain Freeze Drink

• Freeze / Freezie

• Frozen Treat / Frozen Refresher

• Chill Drink

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