Word
mash
US/ˈmæʃ/
UK/mˈæʃ/
Definitions
01to crush into a soft mass
A2 · Elementary Cooking
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.
“You need to mash the boiled potatoes with some butter and milk.”
“After boiling the root vegetables until tender, mash them thoroughly to ensure the puree has a consistent, velvety texture.”
02to press buttons repeatedly
B2 · Upper Intermediate Computing Informal
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.
“I lost the game because I was just mashing the buttons instead of using a strategy.”
“In high-intensity gaming scenarios, players often resort to mashing the action key rather than executing timed combos.”
03mashed potatoes
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun Cooking British English
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.
“We had sausages and mash for dinner last night.”
“The traditional pub menu featured locally sourced sausages served alongside a generous portion of creamy mustard mash.”
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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