Hash has a few different meaningsThe different ideas or senses a word, phrase, or thing can have.. It can refer to a cannabisA drug from the hemp plant, often used for its mind-altering effects. product, a dish made from choppedCut into small pieces with a knife or similar tool. meat and potatoes, or the action of chopping food into small pieces.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /hæʃ/
Easy pronunciation: HASH (approximate spelling).
Stress: One syllable; stress is on the only syllable.
Noun meaning a chopped meat-and-potato dish, usually browned together.
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Hash Meaning
a meat-and-potato dish that is chopped and cooked together
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a dish made from chopped meat and potatoes, usually browned together
Example: We had corned beef hash for breakfast.
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Other Meanings of Hash
Meaning 2
a cannabis drug made from hemp resin
Part of speech: noun
Definition: purified resinous extract of the hemp plant; used as a hallucinogen
Example: The museum display explained the history of hash in different cultures.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- haschisch — A direct synonym for the drug sense; spelling variant.
- hasheesh — A direct synonym for the drug sense; spelling variant.
- hashish — A direct synonym for the drug sense.
Meaning 3
to cut something into small pieces
Part of speech: verb
Definition: chop up
Example: Hash the potatoes before adding them to the pan.
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Hash Synonyms
drug sense
- haschisch
- hasheesh
- hashish
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes confuse hash the food with hashish, but they are unrelated meanings.
- Hash as a verb means to chop up, not to mix up or destroy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does hash mean in cooking?
In cooking, hash is a dish made from chopped meat and potatoes that are cooked together, often until browned.
What does hash mean as a verb?
As a verb, hash means to chop something into small pieces.
Is hash the same as hashish?
No. Hash can mean a meat dish or a chopping action, while hashish is a drug made from cannabis resin.
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