1 [in singular] a state of being squeezed or forced into a small or restricted space:it was a bit of a squash but he didn’t seem to mind
[count noun] dated a social gathering or informal meeting:a poetry squash in London
2 [mass noun]British a concentrated liquid made from fruit juice and sugar, which is diluted to make a drink:orange squash
3 (also squash rackets) [mass noun] a game in which two players use rackets to hit a small, soft rubber ball against the walls of a closed court: [as modifier]:a squash club
4 Biology a preparation of softened tissue that has been made thin for microscopic examination by gently compressing or tapping it.
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Universal
1crush or squeeze (something) with force so that it becomes flat, soft, or out of shape:wash and squash the cans before depositing them (as adjective squashed)a squashed packet of cigarettes
[with object and adverbial] squeeze or force into a small or restricted space:she squashed some of her clothes inside the bag
[no object, with adverbial of direction] make one’s way into a small or restricted space:I squashed into the middle of the crowd
2suppress or subdue (a feeling or action):the mournful sound did nothing to squash her high spirits
firmly reject (an idea or suggestion):the proposal was immediately squashed by the Heritage Department
silence or discomfit (someone), typically by making a humiliating remark:she needled him with such venom that Seb was visibly squashed
