hush puppy
noun
Definition of hush puppy
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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Origin and Etymology of hush puppy
from its occasional use as food for dogs
First Known Use: circa 1918
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