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Meaning of squashed
The primary meaning of the word "squashed" is to be or become flattened or compressed.
Etymology of squashed
The word "squashed" originates from the verb "squash", which has its roots in the 15th-century word "squashen" or "squasshen", possibly imitative of the sound of something being crushed
Historically, the word "squash" was used to describe the act of crushing or compressing something, and over time, the past tense and past participle "squashed" emerged as a distinct word
Synonyms
Definitions
- The word "squashed" has several definitions according to Oxford Languages, including:
- + Past tense and past participle of the verb "squash", which means to crush or compress something into a flat shape
- + To be or become flattened or compressed
- + To suppress or silence someone or something
Usage Examples
- The bug was squashed on the sidewalk
- * The car was squashed in the accident
- * The rebellion was squashed by the government