mashed Meaning & Definition
/mæʃt/
What Does Mashed Mean?
Mashed is used as a verb meaning simple past and past participle of mash. As an adjective, it means Broken up into a pulpy state.
Quick Facts About Mashed
| Part of speech | verb, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //mæʃt// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | pulped |
| Comparative / superlative | more mashed, most mashed |
Mashed Definition (Verb)
- simple past and past participle of mash
Mashed as an Adjective
- Broken up into a pulpy state.
mashed potatoes
- intoxicated
Verb
- To convert into a mash; to reduce to a soft pulpy state by beating or pressure
The potatoes need to be mashed.
- In brewing, to convert (for example malt, or malt and meal) into the mash which makes wort.
- To press down hard (on).
to mash on a bicycle pedal
- To press.
- To prepare a cup of tea in a teapot; to brew (tea).
- To act violently.
Verb
- To flirt, to make eyes, to make romantic advances
Synonyms of Mashed
Mashed synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Mashed
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Mashed in a Sentence
mashed potatoes
The potatoes need to be mashed.
to mash on a bicycle pedal
Word Forms & Grammar
mashed
mashed (comparative more mashed, superlative most mashed)
Words That Rhyme With Mashed
Pronouncing Mashed
The standard pronunciation of mashed is //mæʃt//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mashed
Is mashed a verb or an adjective?
Mashed is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as an adjective.
What is another word for mashed?
You can replace mashed with words such as pulped. See the full list of mashed synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of mashed?
The comparative form is more mashed and the superlative form is most mashed.