noun
squashing
Squashing (noun) means the act of crushing something flat. Example: “The squashing of the boxes made them easier to recycle.”
noun
1
The act of crushing something flat.
"The squashing of the boxes made them easier to recycle."
adj
1
Belittling or dismissive.
"His squashing remark left her too embarrassed to speak up again."
How to use squashing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCrushing something flat, or (as a describing word) belittling someone.
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Word forms
- Plural
- squashings
- Comparative
- more squashing
- Superlative
- most squashing
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The _____ of the boxes made them easier to recycle.
Rhymes for squashing
hashing
dashing
washing
lashing
bashing
smashing
flashing
crashing
clashing
trashing
slashing
thrashing
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Frequently asked questions
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.
