hush puppy
hush puppy
nounDefinition of HUSH PUPPY
chiefly Southern & southern Midland
: cornmeal dough shaped into small balls and fried in deep fat —usually used in plural
Origin of HUSH PUPPY
from its occasional use as food for dogs
First Known Use: circa 1918
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