Mash (Verb)
Meaning 1
Reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading; "grind the spices in a mortar"; "mash the garlic".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- Mash the potatoes using a large spoon and mixing bowl to get the right consistency.
- Be sure to mash the ripe bananas before adding them to your smoothie.
- You'll need to mash the herbs with the mortar and pestle to release their full flavor.
- Mash the ripe avocado and mix it with spices for the perfect dip.
- To prepare the eggs, mash the yolks in a bowl and then add the chili and salt.
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Meaning 2
To compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition; "crush an aluminum can"; "squeeze a lemon".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- Heavy rocks can mash a vehicle's body if they fall from a great height.
- She used a garlic press to mash the cloves for her recipe.
- The factory machine helped mash the can and made them easier to recycle.
- Their hands press and mash the grapes into small pieces to extract the juice.
- At the accident scene, the fire department found one car's front side almost completely mash.
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Meaning 3
Talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions; "The guys always try to chat up the new secretaries"; "My husband never flirts with other women".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The bartender is known to mash with customers, but it's all in good fun and he doesn't mean any harm.
- In college, we used to mash with anyone just to see who would fall for our cheesy lines.
- At the party, John started to mash with Emily, but they ended up actually hitting it off.
- Some guys have the skills to mash without coming off as insincere, but most just end up looking stupid.
- Don't mind Dave, he's just trying to mash with you, it's his way of being friendly.