Meaning & Definition of word "Squash"
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Squash
/skwɒʃ/
noun:
- 1. a type of vegetable that belongs to the gourd family, typically characterized by a thick skin.
- Example: I made a delicious soup using butternut squash.
- 2. a game played by two or four players in a four-walled court, using rackets to hit a small rubber ball.
- Example: She plays squash every Tuesday with her friends at the club.
verb:
- 1. to crush or squeeze (something) with force so that it becomes flat, soft, or out of shape.
- Example: He squashed the empty can before throwing it in the recycling bin.
- 2. to put an end to something, suppress or forcefully eliminate.
- Example: The manager squashed any rumors of layoffs during the meeting.
Etymology
Middle English 'squashen', from the Old French 'esquasher', meaning to crush.
Common Phrases and Expressions
squash it:
to put an end to something
squash game:
a game of squash
squash the competition:
to defeat rivals severely
Related Words
squasher:
an object or tool used to squash something
squash court:
the enclosed court where squash is played
squash blossom:
the flower of the squash plant
Slang Meanings of squash
Meaning: To squash someone’s hopes
Example Sentence: He really squashed her dreams when he said she couldn’t be a star.
Meaning: When something is out of style
Example Sentence: Those shoes are so last season, they’re totally squashed.