Slush is partly melted snow and ice. It can also refer to the fat or grease that is obtained by boiling salted meat. cfr. Slush fund Slush fund was originally a nautical term; the slush referred to the fat or grease that was obtained by boiling meat, the sale of which could then be used to provide the crew with special luxuries. ...

Slush is also used to describe a partially frozen beverage that is a mixture of ice, sugar and fruit or other flavoring. It is a popular refreshment in the USA and in some fast food restaurant chains, which bring that dish to almost the whole modern world. Its consistency is between liquid and a milkshake. Brands of slushes include Slush Puppie and Slurpee. Fast food is food prepared and served quickly at a fast-food restaurant or shop at low cost. ... A milkshake is: in Great Britain, a beverage which is made from milk and flavorings. ... Slush Puppie is a non-alcoholic drink marketed by Cadbury-Schweppes in the U.K., and through its Dr Pepper/Seven Up division in the U.S. A Slush Puppie has two major componets: the base and the flavoring. ... In 1965 the Slush was first invented and began to be sold by 7-Eleven. ...

Usually the making of slushes include renting an expensive machine, which is able to produce the product almost instantly. It can be made with the usual household machinery but it takes some time (12+ hours) to complete.

The tastes vary widely, just like ice or other sweets.

Some like to call a slush a "slushie."