hush puppy
noun
chiefly Southern US and south Midland US
: cornmeal dough shaped into small balls and fried in deep fat
—usually used in plural
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The crab hush puppies are golden and crisp, served with a sweet corn remoulade and scallions for the perfect bite of richness and freshness.
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Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
The capital of South Carolina is also known for its cuisine, which features traditional Southern dishes including shrimp and grits, hush puppies, fried chicken and of course sweet tea.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 16 July 2024
Red Lobster has maintained its core menu but reintroduced fan favorites such as hush puppies while introducing newer, more cost-friendly items such as lobster rolls to meet changing customer expectations and the average person’s economic standing.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Multiple hush puppy products are being recalled by Atkinson Milling Company on Thursday over fears of an undeclared milk allergen.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
The capital of South Carolina is also known for its cuisine, which features traditional Southern dishes including shrimp and grits, hush puppies, fried chicken and of course sweet tea.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 16 July 2024
Red Lobster has maintained its core menu but reintroduced fan favorites such as hush puppies while introducing newer, more cost-friendly items such as lobster rolls to meet changing customer expectations and the average person’s economic standing.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Multiple hush puppy products are being recalled by Atkinson Milling Company on Thursday over fears of an undeclared milk allergen.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Hush puppy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hush%20puppy. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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