mashed
mæʃt
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Definition of mashed - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
foodbroken into a soft, pulpy state
  • The mashed potatoes were creamy and delicious.
crushed pureed
2.
informalSlangUKintoxicated or drunkSlangUK
  • He was completely mashed after the party.
drunk inebriated tipsy
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Expressions with mashed

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processed potato flakes for quick mashed potatoes
She made dinner using instant mashed potatoes.
potato boiled and mashed to a smooth consistency
She served the steak with mashed potato.
having the texture or appearance of mashed potatoes
The soup was thick and mashed-potatoey.

Origin of mashed

French, mash (to crush) + -ed (past participle)

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cooked beans
beans cooked, mashed, and fried with seasonings
food
bread topped with mashed avocado and seasonings
food
bread or cake made with mashed bananas
food
cake made with mashed bananas as a main ingredient
mashed fruit
strawberries that have been mashed or ground
cuisine
fried ball of flaked fish and mashed potatoes
condiment
mashed avocado mixed with seasonings, often used as a dip
soft texture
soft bread using mashed potatoes or potato flour

Examples of mashed in a sentence

  • The chef served mashed peas alongside the steak.
  • After a few drinks, he felt mashed and couldn't walk straight.
  • They were all mashed by the end of the concert.

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  1. French:écrasé, bourré, ...
  2. German:zerstampft, betrunken, ...
  3. Italian:schiacciato, sbronzo, ...
  4. Spanish:triturado, borracho, ...
  5. Portuguese:amassado, bêbado, ...
  6. Chinese:碾成泥, 醉醺醺的, ...
  7. Japanese:マッシュされた, 酔っ払った, ...
  8. Arabic:مَهروس, سَكْران, ...
  9. Hebrew:מָעוּךְ, מַסְטוּל, ...
  10. Russian:размятый, пьяный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:розтертий, п'яний, ...
  12. Hindi:मसला हुआ, नशे में, ...
mash
mæʃ
mash: mashed potatoes
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Definition of mash - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
foodUKmashed potatoesUK
  • We had roast beef with mash for dinner.
smashed potatoes
2.
brewingTECH.crushed malt or grains used in brewing or distillingTECH.
  • The brewer checked the temperature of the mash in the vat..
brew wort
3.
animal feedTECH.mixture of meal and water for animalsTECH.
  • The farmer fed the pigs their morning mash.
feed fodder forage

Verb

tr.
1.
make softcrush or smash to a soft consistency
  • She mashed the potatoes for dinner..
crush squash
2.
brewingTECH.mix crushed malt with water to release sugarsTECH.
  • They mash the grains to make beer.
infuse steep
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  • mash: mashed potatoes
    mashed potatoes
  • mash: crushed malt or grains used in brewing or distilling
    crushed malt or grains used in brewing or distilling
  • mash: mixture of meal and water for animals
    mixture of meal and water for animals

Expressions with mash

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crush food into a smooth substance
She decided to mash up the potatoes for dinner.
dehydrated potatoes for quick preparation
I made instant mash for dinner.
British dish of sausages and mashed potatoes
For dinner, we enjoyed bangers and mash with onion gravy..
Halloween-themed event with costumes and fun
The school hosted a monster mash for the students.
rapid pressing of buttons without strategy or pattern
Button mash is common in fighting games.
boiled potatoes mashed with butter or milk
I love to eat mash potato with gravy.

Origin of mash

Middle English, mash (soft mixture)

Examples of mash in a sentence

  • He loves his fish with a serving of mash.
  • The mash smelled sweet and earthy.
  • He stirred the mash carefully.
  • The chickens eagerly pecked at their mash.
  • He mixed the grains into a nutritious mash for the cattle.
  • He mashed the bananas for the smoothie.

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  1. French:purée, écraser, ...
  2. German:Kartoffelpüree, zerstampfen, ...
  3. Italian:purè, schiacciare, ...
  4. Spanish:puré, triturar, ...
  5. Portuguese:puré, esmagar, ...
  6. Chinese:土豆泥, 捣碎, ...
  7. Japanese:マッシュポテト, 潰す, ...
  8. Arabic:بَطاطا مَهْروسة, هَرَسَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:פִּירֶה, לִמְעוֹךְ, ...
  10. Russian:пюре, размять, ...
  11. Ukrainian:пюре, товкти, ...
  12. Hindi:मैश, मसलना, ...
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