mush
word
Definition
Mush is a soft, wet, and sometimes shapeless mass, often referring to food like porridge or anything that has become a thick, soft paste.
Usage & Nuances
'Mush' is informal and typically used for food that is overcooked, pureed, or lacks texture, like 'oatmeal turns to mush.' It can also describe anything figuratively shapeless or sentimental, e.g., 'My brain is mush.' Not used for firm purees like mashed potatoes unless they're extremely soft.
Example Sentences
The banana turned to mush after being left in the sun.
basic
Please do not cook the vegetables until they are mush.
basic
He made breakfast with corn mush and fruit.
basic
If you leave ice cream out too long, it turns into a sticky mush.
natural
By the end of the hike, my legs felt like total mush.
natural
After so many hours of study, my brain is just mush.
natural