What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
pash
Example
I have a huge pash on my new coworker. [pash: noun]
Example
She pashed me in the elevator before leaving for the day. [pashed: verb]
infatuation
Example
He was consumed by his infatuation with the new girl in school. [infatuation: noun]
Example
She knew it was just an infatuation and not real love. [infatuation: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Infatuation is more commonly used than pash in everyday language, especially in American and British English. Pash is more commonly used in Australian and New Zealand English.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between pash and infatuation?
Infatuation is more versatile and can be employed in various formality levels, allowing it to be used in both formal and informal contexts. On the other hand, pash is more informal and colloquial, and is typically used in casual conversations or among friends.
