mashed potato
The term "mashed potato" primarily refers to a popular dish made from boiled and mashed potatoes, but it also denotes a 1960s dance move.
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Definition
A2Culinary
(common)A dish made by boiling potatoes and mashing them until smooth, often mixed with butter, milk, or cream.
Example
- She served mashed potato as a side dish with the roast chicken.
- Adding garlic and cheese can enhance the flavor of mashed potato.
C1Dance
(historical, informal)A dance move from the 1960s involving stepping backward with one foot and swiveling the heel outward.
Example
- The mashed potato was a popular dance move in the 1960s.
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