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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Since emerging from bankruptcy, the company has overhauled its menu—streamlining offerings by 20% while adding new items like Lobster Pappardelle Pasta, Bacon-Wrapped Sea Scallops, and revitalizing favorites including hush puppies and popcorn shrimp.
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 25 July 2025
Classic Southern hush puppies all have one thing in common: a rich cornmeal batter.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 9 June 2025
Food menu items include hush puppies, hot chicken sliders and pimento cheese dip, while signature cocktails range from a take on the French 75 to a coconut espresso martini.
—Hadley Hitson, The Tennessean, 5 June 2024
The restaurant also offers Southern favorites such as collard greens and hush puppies, according to an online menu.
—Simone Jasper
july 16, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2025
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 25 July 2025
Classic Southern hush puppies all have one thing in common: a rich cornmeal batter.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 9 June 2025
Food menu items include hush puppies, hot chicken sliders and pimento cheese dip, while signature cocktails range from a take on the French 75 to a coconut espresso martini.
—Hadley Hitson, The Tennessean, 5 June 2024
The restaurant also offers Southern favorites such as collard greens and hush puppies, according to an online menu.
—Simone Jasper
july 16, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2025
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“Hush puppy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hush%20puppy. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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