mash note

English

Etymology

First recorded 1880, and originally mash letter, from mash, masher, likely from Romani masha (“a fascinator, an enticer”), mashdva (“fascination, enticement”), + note. See mash for details.

Noun

mash note (plural mash notes)

1. A love letter
2. gushing praise

Usage notes

Often used in or of book reviews, for enthusiastic praise.

Quotations

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Synonyms

• (praise): paean

Related terms

• mash
• masher

See also

• hagiography

Anagrams

• hostname