How Do You Spell MASH?

Pronunciation: [mˈaʃ] (IPA)

The word "mash" is spelled with four letters and two sounds. The first sound is represented by the letter "m" which is a bilabial nasal consonant, pronounced with both lips touching. The second sound is represented by the letters "a" and "sh". The "a" is a short vowel pronounced as /æ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), while "sh" is a voiceless postalveolar fricative, pronounced as /ʃ/. Together, they create the word "mash" which means to crush something into a soft or smooth consistency.

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Etymology
Idioms
Similar spelling words
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MASH Meaning and Definition

  1. Mash can refer to several different meanings depending on the context:

    1. As a noun, mash commonly refers to a mixture of ingredients that have been crushed or ground into a soft, pulpy consistency. This can include food items such as potatoes, fruits, or vegetables that have been cooked and smashed, often used as a side dish or a base for other recipes. It can also refer to a mixture of grains used in brewing beer.

    2. As a verb, mash refers to the action of crushing or mashing something, typically using physical force or pressure. This can involve using a utensil or tool to pulverize or flatten ingredients, as in the act of mashing potatoes with a masher. It can also refer to the action of aggressively pressing or squeezing something.

    3. In the context of music, mash can be a noun that refers to the blending or mixing of two or more songs into one cohesive piece. This involves taking different elements or sections from various tracks and combining them in a harmonious way, often done by DJs or remix artists.

    4. Additionally, mash can be used as a slang term to describe a chaotic or crowded situation, often referring to a large crowd in a confined space. It can also imply a situation where there is a lot of confusion or disorder.

    In summary, mash can refer to a soft, crushed mixture of ingredients, the action of crushing or pressing something, the blending of music tracks, or a slang term for a crowded and chaotic situation.

  2. A fermenting mixture of malted rye, maize, or other grain, or sometimes potatoes, by the distillation of which whiskey is made.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

  3. • A mixture of ingredients beaten or blended together; a mixture of malt and hot water.
    • To crush or bruise into a mass; to steep crushed malt in hot water.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for MASH

Etymology of MASH

The word "mash" has its origins in the Old English language. It can be traced back to the Middle English word "mæsc" or "masche", which meant "a soft mixture" or "a soft mass". It is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "maskôną", which means "to knead". The word has evolved over time and is commonly used today to refer to various types of mixtures or the act of mashing ingredients together, such as in cooking or brewing.

Idioms with the word MASH

  • mash on sth The idiom "mash on something" can have different meanings depending on the context, but generally it means to press or crush something forcefully or aggressively, often with hands or tools. It can also refer to applying excessive pressure or force in order to accomplish a task or achieve a goal.
  • mash sth with sth The idiom "mash sth with sth" means to crush or press something forcefully with another object, usually resulting in a pulp or paste-like consistency. It can be used both in a literal sense, such as mashing potatoes with a fork, and in a figurative sense, such as mashing ideas together to create a new concept.
  • mash sth up The idiom "mash sth up" means to combine or blend two or more things together, often in a creative or unconventional manner. It can be used to refer to mixing different genres of music, styles of art, or even ingredients in cooking. The resulting combination usually creates something unique or unexpected.

Similar spelling words for MASH

Plural form of MASH is MASHES

Conjugate verb Mash

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have mashed
you would have mashed
he/she/it would have mashed
we would have mashed
they would have mashed
I would have mash
you would have mash
he/she/it would have mash
we would have mash
they would have mash

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been mashing
you would have been mashing
he/she/it would have been mashing
we would have been mashing
they would have been mashing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would mash
you would mash
he/she/it would mash
we would mash
they would mash

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be mashing
you would be mashing
he/she/it would be mashing
we would be mashing
they would be mashing

FUTURE

I will mash
you will mash
he/she/it will mash
we will mash
they will mash

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be mashing
you will be mashing
he/she/it will be mashing
we will be mashing
they will be mashing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have mashed
you will have mashed
he/she/it will have mashed
we will have mashed
they will have mashed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been mashing
you will have been mashing
he/she/it will have been mashing
we will have been mashing
they will have been mashing

IMPERATIVE

you mash
we let´s mash

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to mash

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was mashing
you were mashing
he/she/it was mashing
we were mashing
they were mashing

PAST PARTICIPLE

mashed

PAST PERFECT

I had mashed
you had mashed
he/she/it had mashed
we had mashed
they had mashed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been mashing
you had been mashing
he/she/it had been mashing
we had been mashing
they had been mashing

PRESENT

I mash
you mash
he/she/it mashes
we mash
they mash

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am mashing
you are mashing
he/she/it is mashing
we are mashing
they are mashing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

mashing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have mashed
you have mashed
he/she/it has mashed
we have mashed
they have mashed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been mashing
you have been mashing
he/she/it has been mashing
we have been mashing
they have been mashing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it mash

SIMPLE PAST

I mashed
you mashed
he/she/it mashed
we mashed
they mashed

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