hush puppy
noun
a small, unsweetened cake or ball of cornmeal dough fried in deep fat.
hush puppies
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pluralof hush puppy.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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“There was a social media riot over us taking off the hush puppies a few years ago. So that is coming back,” Adamolekun said.
From Salon ● Nov. 17, 2024
The hush puppies are generously studded with diced jalapeño.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 25, 2023
The soda arrived alongside my burger, hush puppies, and fried okra.
From Slate ● Sep. 5, 2023
The Comfort Zone recently relocated and hopes to have a grand opening in February, serving up heartwarming portions of chicken, shrimp and hush puppies and showcasing new take-home seasoning, sauces and freezer dishes.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 13, 2023
Stella ran out to find the boys, who were already sneaking samples of okra and hush puppies from the makeshift table.
From "Stella by Starlight" by Sharon M. Draper
