Mash: meaning, definitions and examples
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mash
[ mรฆส ]
game
A game in which players contribute to a shared story by taking turns to add to it, often with unexpected and humorous results.
Synonyms
collaborative storytelling, storytelling game.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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mash |
Use this term when referring to combining different elements or genres, often in a creative or playful manner. It can be applied across various fields such as cooking, music, and technology.
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storytelling game |
Use this for a game specifically designed to involve players in creating or experiencing a story. These games often include role-playing games, board games or digital games with a strong narrative element.
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collaborative storytelling |
This term is ideal for contexts where multiple people are involved in creating a narrative together. It could apply to writing, filmmaking, game development, or any other scenario where storytelling is a collective effort.
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Examples of usage
- Let's play a round of mash and see what kind of story we come up with!
- The children were laughing uncontrollably as they played mash during recess.
food
A mixture of mashed ingredients, typically potatoes.
Synonyms
mashed potatoes, mashed vegetables.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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mash |
Use when talking about the action of crushing something into a soft, smooth texture.
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mashed potatoes |
Specifically refers to potatoes that have been boiled and crushed into a smooth consistency, commonly served as a side dish.
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mashed vegetables |
Used when talking about any type of vegetables that have been cooked and mashed into a smooth texture.
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Examples of usage
- She served a side of mash with the steak.
- The mash was creamy and delicious.
Translations
Translations of the word "mash" in other languages:
๐ต๐น amassar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเคธเคฒเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช zerquetschen
๐ฎ๐ฉ menghancurkan
๐บ๐ฆ ัะพะฒะบัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ rozgniataฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ใคใถใ
๐ซ๐ท รฉcraser
๐ช๐ธ aplastar
๐น๐ท ezmek
๐ฐ๐ท ์ผ๊นจ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณุญู
๐จ๐ฟ rozdrtit
๐ธ๐ฐ rozdrviลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๆฃ็ข
๐ธ๐ฎ zdrobiti
๐ฎ๐ธ mylja
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะตะทั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแคแฅแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ษzmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ aplastar
Etymology
The word 'mash' has origins in Old English 'masc' and Proto-Germanic 'mask-' meaning to mix or crush. Over time, it evolved to refer to a mixture of ingredients, particularly in the context of food. In the case of the game 'mash', it likely originated as a shortened form of 'mansion, apartment, shack, house', which was a popular game among children in the 1970s and 1980s.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #16,131, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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