mash vs philander

mash is a noun but philander is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
mash	Yes	No	Yes	No
philander	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, mash and philander are synonyms defined as:

mash and philander: talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions

Other synonyms of mash include butterfly, chat up, coquet, coquette, dally, flirt, romance.

mash (noun)	philander (noun)
mixture of ground animal feeds
a mixture of mashed malt grains and hot water; used in brewing

mash (verb)	philander (verb)
reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading	talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions
talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions	have amorous affairs; of men
to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition