mash meaning and definition

MASH noun

Definition of mash (noun)

1. a mixture of mashed malt grains and hot water; used in brewing
2. mixture of ground animal feeds

MASH verb

Definition of mash (verb)

1. to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
   • "crush an aluminum can"; "squeeze a lemon"
   • synonyms: crush, squash, squeeze, squelch
2. talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions
   • "The guys always try to chat up the new secretaries"; "My husband never flirts with other women"
   • synonyms: butterfly, chat up, coquet, coquette, dally, flirt, philander, romance
3. reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading
   • "grind the spices in a mortar"; "mash the garlic"
   • synonyms: bray, comminute, crunch, grind