pressé

Pressé is a French word that translates to "pressed" or "urgent" in English. It is often used to describe a situation where someone is in a hurry or under pressure to complete a task quickly. The term can also refer to a type of cheese, known as pressed cheese, which is made by applying pressure to curds to remove excess whey. In culinary contexts, pressé can describe a method of cooking where ingredients are pressed together, such as in a pressé pan or pressé panini. The word can also be used in a more general sense to describe something that is tightly packed or compressed.