mash
Third Person
mashes
Present Participle
mashing
Past Tense
mashed
Past Participle
mashed
1
to crush food into a soft mass
transitive
- She mashed the boiled potatoes with a fork to make creamy mashed potatoes for dinner.
- The chef mashed ripe avocados with lime juice and salt to make guacamole.
- He mashed the cooked carrots and parsnips together to create a flavorful vegetable side dish.
- She mashed the bananas with a spoon to incorporate them into the pancake batter.
- He mashed the soft tofu with miso paste and green onions to make a flavorful tofu spread.
2
to try to establish a romantic or amorous connection with another person in a casual and flirtatious manner
transitive
- John couldn't help but mash with every attractive person he met at the party, hoping to find a connection.
- Sarah noticed Tom mashing with her friend at the bar, trying to charm his way into her affections.
- Despite her shyness, Emily found herself mashing with the charming stranger who struck up a conversation with her at the cafe.
- James felt awkward as he attempted to mash with his crush, stumbling over his words in his nervousness.
- Maria's friends encouraged her to mash with the cute guy from her class, but she felt too shy to make the first move.