Definition

Having a soft, wet, and often lumpy texture, similar to that of mashed food.

Example

The potatoes were so overcooked that they turned into a mashy consistency.

Conversation

How did the mashed potatoes turn out for dinner?

They were a bit too mashy for my taste, honestly.

Really? I thought they looked perfect on the plate.

They did look good, but I prefer them a bit more textured.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Mashy → The word 'mashy' originates from the Old English 'masc', meaning soft or mushy, combined with the suffix '-y', which indicates a characteristic. Thus, 'mashy' describes something that has the quality of being soft or mushy.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'soft' ('masc') and has a characteristic of being that way ('-y'). This helps you remember that 'mashy' means something soft or mushy.

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