Mush

usgb/mʌʃ/
noun

A soft and wet substance usually made by cooking.

She made a mush of bananas and strawberries for the baby.
Visual representation of "mush" - A soft and wet substance usually made by cooking.

Often appears as...

  • corn mush
  • oatmeal mush
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Culinary Context

Used to describe certain foods that are cooked until very soft, like porridge.

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He enjoys having peach mush with his toast.
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Non-Appetizing

Can imply food is overcooked or unappealing when not used for traditional mush foods.

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This pumpkin pie filling tastes like mush.
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Baby Food

Often refers to food prepared for babies due to their lack of teeth.

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The mom prepared a soft carrot mush for her baby.
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