hush puppy
noun
chiefly Southern US and south Midland US
: cornmeal dough shaped into small balls and fried in deep fat
—usually used in plural
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Just be sure to order a side of hush puppies and a sweet tea for the full experience.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025
Grab something fried and something fresh — and definitely get the hush puppies.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 8 Aug. 2025
According to The Mont press release, starters will include:
Lobster hush puppies with mustard and truffle aioli.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2025
Since emerging from bankruptcy, the company has overhauled its menu—streamlining offerings by 20% while adding new items like Lobster Pappardelle Pasta, Bacon-Wrapped Sea Scallops, and revitalizing favorites including hush puppies and popcorn shrimp.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 25 July 2025
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025
Grab something fried and something fresh — and definitely get the hush puppies.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 8 Aug. 2025
According to The Mont press release, starters will include:
Lobster hush puppies with mustard and truffle aioli.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2025
Since emerging from bankruptcy, the company has overhauled its menu—streamlining offerings by 20% while adding new items like Lobster Pappardelle Pasta, Bacon-Wrapped Sea Scallops, and revitalizing favorites including hush puppies and popcorn shrimp.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 25 July 2025
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“Hush puppy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hush%20puppy. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.
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