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mash

[mæʃ]

mash Definition

  • 1to crush something into a soft, wet, shapeless mass
  • 2a mixture of boiled potatoes and milk or butter that has been crushed until it is smooth
  • 3a song or composition that is made by combining parts of other songs or compositions

Using mash: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "mash" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She mashed the potatoes with a fork.

  • Example

    The car was badly mashed in the accident.

  • Example

    He mashed up several Beatles songs to create a new composition.

  • Example

    I'm going to mash some garlic and add it to the sauce.

mash Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for mash

Phrases with mash

  • mash-up

    a song or composition created by blending parts of other songs or compositions

    Example

    The DJ played a mash-up of popular songs from the 80s and 90s.

  • mashed potatoes

    a dish made by boiling potatoes and then mashing them with milk or butter

    Example

    We had roast beef and mashed potatoes for dinner.

  • the recipe of grains used to make a particular type of whiskey

    Example

    The distillery's mash bill includes corn, rye, and barley.

Origins of mash

from Old English 'mascian', meaning 'to mix or knead'

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Summary: mash in Brief

The verb 'mash' [mæʃ] means to crush something into a soft, wet, shapeless mass. It can also refer to a smooth mixture of boiled potatoes and milk or butter. As a noun, 'mash' refers to a song or composition that is made by combining parts of other songs or compositions. 'Mash' can be used in phrases like 'mash-up,' which refers to a song or composition created by blending parts of other songs or compositions.