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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Adding sweet summer corn to this batter transforms the usual hush puppies, giving them a light and tender texture.
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Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 9 June 2025
Red Lobster is making changes to its menu lineup, including bringing back hush puppies and offering some items for under $20.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 20 May 2024
The top seller is the box for two with four North Atlantic cod fillets, fries, and two hush puppies.
—Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 12 Feb. 2024
The chain responded to popular demand and brought back hush puppies in November, a move that Today’s Al Roker has firmly endorsed.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2025
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Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 9 June 2025
Red Lobster is making changes to its menu lineup, including bringing back hush puppies and offering some items for under $20.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 20 May 2024
The top seller is the box for two with four North Atlantic cod fillets, fries, and two hush puppies.
—Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 12 Feb. 2024
The chain responded to popular demand and brought back hush puppies in November, a move that Today’s Al Roker has firmly endorsed.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2025
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“Hush puppy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hush%20puppy. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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