mash
word
/ˈmæʃ/
mash
/mˈæʃ/
mash
Definition
To crush or smash something into a soft, smooth, or pulpy mixture, often used for food like potatoes or fruit.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly informal, commonly used for food ('mash potatoes'). Not to be confused with 'mesh' (net/structure). Can also be used figuratively ('mash up the data'). Often appears in phrases like 'mash-up' (mix of things).
Spanish: hacer puré - triturarPortuguese (BR): amassar - fazer purêPortuguese (PT): esmagar - fazer puréChinese (Simplified): 捣碎 - 捣成泥Chinese (Traditional): 搗碎 - 搗成泥Hindi: मसलना - प्यूरी बनानाArabic: هرس - يسحقBengali: ম্যাশ করা - চাপা - গুড়ো করাRussian: размять - раздавитьJapanese: つぶす - マッシュするVietnamese: nghiềnKorean: 으깨다 - 으스러뜨리다Turkish: ezmekUrdu: کوٹنا - کچلناIndonesian: menghaluskan - menumbuk
Example Sentences
Please mash the potatoes before serving.
basic
Did you mash the beans for the soup?
basic
You must mash the bananas for this cake recipe.
basic
He accidentally mashed his phone when he sat on it.
natural
This app lets you mash different songs together and create new mixes.
natural
Kids love to mash their food and make funny shapes.
natural