noun

squashing

Squashing (noun) means the act of crushing something flat. Example: “The squashing of the boxes made them easier to recycle.”

noun

The act of crushing something flat.

"The squashing of the boxes made them easier to recycle."

adj

Belittling or dismissive.

"His squashing remark left her too embarrassed to speak up again."

How to use squashing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishCrushing something flat, or (as a describing word) belittling someone.

more squashing comparative, squashings plural, most squashing superlative

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The _____ of the boxes made them easier to recycle.

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What does “squashing” mean?

The word “squashing” means the act of crushing something flat. In plain terms, crushing something flat, or (as a describing word) belittling someone.

How do you use “squashing” in a sentence?

Here is “squashing” used in a sentence: “The squashing of the boxes made them easier to recycle.”

What part of speech is “squashing”?

Depending on how it is used, “squashing” can be a noun and an adjective.

How many meanings does “squashing” have?

“Squashing” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of crushing something flat.