Definition

Defeated decisively, crushed, or beaten badly in competition, a fight, or a confrontation; can also mean resolved or settled (as in a conflict or beef).

Example Usage

We squashed them 10-0 in the playoff game.

Origin

From the literal sense of 'squash' meaning to crush or compress; adopted into slang to describe thorough defeat or conflict resolution.

Fun Fact

The term is versatile—it can mean winning decisively or settling a dispute peacefully, depending on context.

Source: Definition backfill (hailey)

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