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I. noun
Date: 1591
one that mashes <a potato masher> II. noun Date: 1875 a man who makes passes at women
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masher — (n.) thing that mashes, c.1500, agent noun from MASH (Cf. mash) (v.). Meaning would be lady killer is from 1875, American English, perhaps in use from 1860, probably from mash (v.) on notion either of pressing one s attentions, or of crushing… … Etymology dictionary
Masher — Mash er, n. 1. One who, or that which, mashes; also (Brewing), a machine for making mash. [1913 Webster] 2. A charmer of women. [Slang] London Punch. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Masher — (engl., spr. mäscher), Stutzer, Geck, Gigerl; vgl. Dandy … Meyers Großes Konversations-Lexikon
masher — [mash′ər] n. one that mashes; specif., a) a device for mashing vegetables, fruit, etc. ☆ b) Slang a man who makes unwanted advances to women not acquainted with him, esp. in public places … English World dictionary
Masher — The Masher Cette page d’homonymie répertorie les différents sujets et articles partageant un même nom. The Masher (le presse purée en français) peut faire référence à : un logiciel de la suite Hot Potatoes permettant de fusionner tous les… … Wikipédia en Français
masher — I n A man who makes improper advances to women. Mike Hunt is a masher who doesn t develop lasting relationships with girls. 1870s II n A young man who makes improper advances to women.Mike Harden is a masher always on the make. 1870s … Historical dictionary of American slang
masher — UK [ˈmæʃə(r)] / US [ˈmæʃər] noun [countable] Word forms masher : singular masher plural mashers an object used for crushing potatoes or other food … English dictionary
masher — Synonyms and related words: Beau Brummel, Casanova, Don Juan, beau, beetle, blade, blood, boulevardier, chaser, cheese grater, clotheshorse, comminutor, coxcomb, crusher, dandy, digester, dude, exquisite, fashion plate, fine gentleman, fop,… … Moby Thesaurus
masher — I mash•er [[t]ˈmæʃ ər[/t]] n. one that mashes: a potato masher[/ex] II mash•er [[t]ˈmæʃ ər[/t]] n. sts a man who flirts with women • Etymology: 1880–85 … From formal English to slang
masher — masher1 /mash euhr/, n. a person or thing that mashes. [1490 1500; MASH1 + ER1] masher2 /mash euhr/, n. Slang. a man who makes advances, esp. to women he does not know, with a view to physical intimacy. [1880 85; MASH2 + ER1] * * * … Universalium
