Squashed: meaning, definitions and examples
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squashed
[ skwษสt ]
crushed object
The word 'squashed' refers to the action of compressing or crushing something with force, resulting in a flattened state. It often implies that the object has been distorted or damaged beyond its original form. This term is commonly used in various contexts, such as when discussing food items that have been pressed down, or in casual settings to describe someone being forced into a tight space. The term can also evoke a sense of messiness or a lack of care for the item being squashed.
Synonyms
compressed, crushed, flattened, squished
Examples of usage
- I accidentally squashed the sandwich in my bag.
- He squashed the bug with his shoe.
- The children squashed themselves into the back seat of the car.
flattened state
As an adjective, 'squashed' describes something that has been flattened or crushed, often beyond recognition. It indicates that an object has lost its original shape and may appear distorted or mangled. This term is frequently employed in both culinary contexts, such as squashed fruit, and in everyday descriptions of objects that have been pressed down.
Synonyms
compressed, flattened, mangled
Examples of usage
- The squashed tomato was a mess on the floor.
- He picked up the squashed can and threw it away.
- The car was found with a squashed bumper.
Translations
Translations of the word "squashed" in other languages:
๐ต๐น esmagado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฆเคฌเคพเคฏเคพ เคนเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช zerquetscht
๐ฎ๐ฉ tertekan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะธะดััะตะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ zmiaลผdลผony
๐ฏ๐ต ๆผใใคใถใใใ
๐ซ๐ท รฉcrasรฉ
๐ช๐ธ aplastado
๐น๐ท ezilmiล
๐ฐ๐ท ์์ถ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุถุบูุท
๐จ๐ฟ rozmaฤkanรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ rozdrvenรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅๆ็
๐ธ๐ฎ stisnjen
๐ฎ๐ธ รพrรฝst
๐ฐ๐ฟ าัััะปาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แฌแแแฎแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sฤฑxฤฑlmฤฑล
๐ฒ๐ฝ aplastado
Etymology
The term 'squash' originates from the mid-16th century and is derived from the Middle English word 'squashen', which means to crush or mash. This, in turn, comes from the Old French word 'esquasher', meaning to crush or squeeze, which itself has roots in the Latin word 'quassare', meaning to shake or shatter. The evolution of this term reflects its association with the physical act of applying pressure to an object, turning it into a more compressed form. Over the centuries, 'squashed' has entered various contexts, extending beyond physical act to metaphorical uses, particularly in British English where people often describe situations where someone feels squeezed or pressured, indicative of a range of emotional or situational stress.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #25,552, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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