1. plural of hash; chopped or minced food, especially meat mixed with potatoes
2. plural of hash; the symbol # used in writing or computing
Usage: also called pound sign or number sign
3. plural of hash; a confused or disordered mixture; a mess
Usage: informal

1. third person singular present of hash; to chop or mince into small pieces
2. third person singular present of hash; to make a hash of something; to bungle or mess up
Usage: informal

Examples

• The diner served corned beef hashes for breakfast.
• Use hashes to tag your social media posts.
• He made a complete hash of the project, so now we have to start over.
• The chef hashes the vegetables before adding them to the stew.
• The system hashes passwords to protect user data.
• She hashes out the details with her team before the meeting.
• The recipe calls for hashes of onion and garlic.
• Twitter hashes help organize conversations around trending topics.