mash
- 01 A2 Elementary
v.to crush food or other soft things until they become a smooth, thick liquid or paste.
v.to reduce a substance to a soft, pulpy state through pressure or beating. Transitive — requires a direct object.
Simple“You need to mash the boiled potatoes with some butter and milk.”
In context“After boiling the root vegetables until tender, mash them thoroughly to ensure the puree has a consistent, velvety texture.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.to press a button on a controller or keyboard very quickly and many times.
v.to press a physical or virtual button rapidly and repeatedly, often without precision.
Simple“I lost the game because I was just mashing the buttons instead of using a strategy.”
In context“In high-intensity gaming scenarios, players often resort to mashing the action key rather than executing timed combos.”
- 03 B1 Intermediate
n.a dish made of potatoes that have been crushed until they are soft.
n.a culinary preparation of potatoes that have been boiled and crushed. Often uncountable in British English.
Simple“We had sausages and mash for dinner last night.”
In context“The traditional pub menu featured locally sourced sausages served alongside a generous portion of creamy mustard mash.”
Synonymspurée