masher

¹ American  

[mash-er] / ˈmæʃ ər /

noun

1. a person or thing that mashes.

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masher ² American  

[mash-er] / ˈmæʃ ər /

noun

Slang.

1. a man who makes advances, especially to women he does not know, with a view to physical intimacy.

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Etymology

Origin of masher¹

First recorded in 1490–1500; mash ¹ + -er ¹

Origin of masher²

First recorded in 1880–85; mash ² + -er ¹

Example Sentences

The championships are considered a major cultural event in the Netherlands, even featuring special postage stamps with the logo of a ladle and potato masher.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

The Mod was a mohair-buttoned masher on speed: a dedicated follower of fashion who lived for the weekend and rode a Vespa instead of a velocipede.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026

I’m speaking about the potato masher, of course.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2024

When they’re warm, mash them with a potato masher or wooden spoon.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 17, 2023

The janitor, Mr. Sprague, said that was that—no more trash masher.

From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson