Definitions

1. noun

A fungus of the order Agaricales, typically having a cap, stem, and gills, often edible, but some species are poisonous.

“The hiker carefully picked the wild mushroom for dinner.”

2. verb

To grow or become like a mushroom, especially in a short time.

“The company’s profits mushroomed after they went public.”

3. verb

To add something, especially details or information, to a story or narrative.

“The journalist mushroomed the scandal, adding new evidence to the story.”

4. noun

A person who is secretive or evasive about their true intentions or identity.

“The politician was accused of being a mushroom, hiding behind a mask of innocence.”