adj Uncommon

mashed

masht

Mashed (adj) means crushed into a soft, pulpy state. Example: “She spooned mashed banana into the baby's bowl.”

adj

Crushed into a soft, pulpy state.

"She spooned mashed banana into the baby's bowl."

(informal) Very drunk.

"By midnight he was completely mashed."

How to Use Mashed

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither crushed into a soft mass, or (slang) extremely drunk.

When to use it

The "very drunk" sense is informal slang; avoid it in formal writing.

more mashed comparative, most mashed superlative

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What does “mashed” mean?

The word “mashed” means crushed into a soft, pulpy state. In plain terms, either crushed into a soft mass, or (slang) extremely drunk.

How do you pronounce “mashed”?

“Mashed” is pronounced masht (/mæʃt/ in IPA).

How do you use “mashed” in a sentence?

Here is “mashed” used in a sentence: “She spooned mashed banana into the baby's bowl.”

What part of speech is “mashed”?

“Mashed” is an adjective.

Is “mashed” a common word?

“Mashed” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “mashed” have?

“Mashed” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: crushed into a soft, pulpy state.