: a man who makes passes at women
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Noun (2)
a would-be masher who was more pathetic than anything else
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Better Homes & Gardens,
3 July 2026
Mash the egg yolks with the mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, and spices using a fork or potato masher.
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Erin Merhar,
Southern Living,
29 June 2026
The left-handed-hitting masher went deep into the bullpen in right field, helping the Dodgers to a 9-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies and a fifth consecutive series win on Sunday afternoon.
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Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
31 May 2026
That’s the basic story here, but Bauers has dramatically cut his strikeout rate over the past two years, taking him from a low-average masher to a decent-to-high average masher.
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Owen Poindexter,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Boil gently, uncovered, until mixture is slightly thickened and saucy, 12 to 15 minutes, using a potato masher to mash berries occasionally.
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Better Homes & Gardens,
3 July 2026
Mash the egg yolks with the mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, and spices using a fork or potato masher.
—
Erin Merhar,
Southern Living,
29 June 2026
The left-handed-hitting masher went deep into the bullpen in right field, helping the Dodgers to a 9-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies and a fifth consecutive series win on Sunday afternoon.
—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
31 May 2026
That’s the basic story here, but Bauers has dramatically cut his strikeout rate over the past two years, taking him from a low-average masher to a decent-to-high average masher.
—
Owen Poindexter,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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“Masher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/masher. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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