noun
mash
mash
noun
1
A soft, pulpy mixture made by crushing or beating something, especially mashed potatoes.
"He served sausages with a generous helping of mash."
"The banana had turned to mash at the bottom of the bag."
verb
1
To crush something into a soft, pulpy mass.
"Mash the potatoes with butter and milk until smooth."
"She mashed the avocado for the guacamole."
2
To press a button rapidly and repeatedly.
"He mashed the buttons on his controller trying to land the combo."
How to Use Mash
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo crush food (or press buttons) into a soft or rapid mess.
Common pairings
mashed potatoes
mash a button
mash it up
Word Forms
mashed past tense, mashed past tense, mashes plural, mashes plural, mashes plural, mashes plural, Mashes plural, mashes singular, mashes singular
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Etymology
From Old English mǣsc, related to German Maische and the English word "mix."