How Do You Spell SQUASH?

Pronunciation: [skwˈɒʃ] (IPA)

Squash is a word that can be tricky to spell due to its unique phonetic structure. The IPA phonetic transcription of this word is /skwɑʃ/, which indicates that the initial consonant cluster is "sq" and the vowel sound is "a" followed by the consonant cluster "sh". The combination of these sounds make the spelling of squash unconventional. Remembering the phonetic structure of the word can help ensure that it is spelled correctly in written communication.

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SQUASH Meaning and Definition

  1. Squash, as a noun, refers to a type of vegetable belonging to the cucurbit family (Cucurbita sp.) that generally has a tough outer rind and a soft, orange or yellow flesh. It is a versatile fruit used in both savory and sweet dishes. There are various types of squash, such as summer squash, winter squash, and gourds, each with distinct attributes and flavors. Summer squash, like zucchini and yellow crookneck squash, have thin edible skin and tender flesh, which are often consumed raw or lightly cooked. In contrast, winter squash, such as butternut squash and acorn squash, have thick, hard shells and sweet, dense flesh that is typically baked, roasted, or used in soups and stews.

    Squash can also refer to a sport played by two individuals or teams in a four-walled court. The objective is to hit a small rubber ball against the front wall using a racket, with the opponent returning the ball before it bounces twice. The game requires agility, quick reflexes, and strategic shot placement. Squash is known for its fast-paced nature and demanding physicality.

    As a verb, squash means to forcefully squeeze, crush, or flatten something, often reducing it to a compacted form. It can also describe suppressing, inhibiting, or overpowering an idea, emotion, or disagreement. Additionally, squash can refer to the act of fitting a large number of items or people into a small or limited space tightly.

  2. • To bear or press into pulp; to crush into a flat mass.
    • Anything soft and easily crushed; a sudden fall of a heavy soft body.
    • A plant, and its fruit, of the gourd kind; an Amer. animal allied to the weasel-properly musquash.

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

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Etymology of SQUASH

The word "squash" has a convoluted etymology with various theories surrounding its origin. It ultimately stems from the Narragansett Native American word "askutasquash", which translates to "eaten raw" or "uncooked". The Narragansett people were one of the indigenous tribes encountered by English settlers in the 17th century.

Some theories suggest that the English colonists may have adapted the term directly from the Narragansett language. Another theory suggests that the word was derived from an Algonquian root word "asquutasquash", meaning "green things that are eaten raw". Yet another possibility is that the early English settlers modified the term "askutasquash" to "squash" based on its sound and similarity to the verb "to crush" or the word "gourd".

Idioms with the word SQUASH

  • squash sm or sth up The idiom "squash sm or sth up" means to tightly pack or compress someone or something into a small space. It can also refer to squeezing or cramming people or objects together to make more room or accommodate more within a limited area.
  • squash sth down The idiom "squash something down" means to suppress or repress an emotion, feeling, or problem, particularly by forcefully or intentionally pushing it aside or ignoring it. It implies the act of trying to keep something hidden or bottled up within oneself.
  • squash up against sm or sth The idiom "squash up against someone or something" refers to the action of pressing oneself or something firmly against another person or object, typically due to constrained space or lack of room. It carries the idea of being tightly squeezed or crowded together.
  • squash sth into sth The idiom "squash something into something" means to forcefully or tightly fit or compress something into a small or limited space, often with difficulty or without giving it enough room. It can be used both literally and figuratively.
  • squash sth in The idiom "squash sth in" means to fit, place, or arrange something tightly and forcefully into a limited space or timeframe, often resulting in less than ideal conditions. It implies the act of forcing or compressing something to fit within a restrictive constraint.
  • squash up against The idiom "squash up against" typically means to press, squeeze, or crowd up closely against someone or something, often in a confined space.

Similar spelling words for SQUASH

Plural form of SQUASH is SQUASHES

Conjugate verb Squash

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have squash
you would have squash
he/she/it would have squash
we would have squash
they would have squash

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

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

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

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

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

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

FUTURE

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

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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

FUTURE PERFECT

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

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

IMPERATIVE

we Let's squash
you squash
we let´s squash

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to squash

PAST CONTINUOUS

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

PAST PARTICIPLE

squashed

PAST PERFECT

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

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT

I squash
you squash
he/she/it squashes
we squash
they squash

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

squashing

PRESENT PERFECT

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

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it squash

SIMPLE PAST

I squashed
you squashed
he/she/it squashed
we squashed
they squashed
I would have squashed
we would have squashed
you would have squashed
he/she/it would have squashed
they would have squashed

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