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Hushpuppy

A hushpuppy is a small, deep-fried ball made of cornmeal batter that is popular in Southern cuisine.

Definition

• Noun: A small, deep-fried ball made of cornmeal batter.

Senses

Sense 1

Noun: A type of shoe, typically made of suede or leather, with a thick rubber sole, often worn in casual or informal settings.

Example: He wore his hushpuppies to the beach.

Usages

Usage 1

Noun: In Southern cuisine, hushpuppies are often served as a side dish or appetizer with seafood.

Example: The restaurant served delicious shrimp with a side of hushpuppies.

Usage 2

Noun: Hushpuppies can also be shaped into larger balls and used as a filler in dishes like gumbo or soup.

Example: The gumbo had chunks of hushpuppies that added a delightful texture to the dish.

Usage 3

Noun: In regional dialects, hushpuppy can refer to a scolding or reprimand.

Example: The teacher gave the misbehaving student a hushpuppy for disrupting the class.

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