Hodgepodge: meaning, definitions and examples
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hodgepodge
[ หhษdสหpษdส ]
mixed collection
A hodgepodge is a confused mixture or jumble of various elements. It can refer to a collection of items that are not usually found together, resulting in a disorganized or chaotic assemblage. Often used in informal contexts, it describes a situation where various elements are blended without much thought to coherence or consistency. The term suggests a lack of order and can imply a degree of randomness in how the items are put together.
Synonyms
jumble, medley, mishmash, mixture, potpourri
Examples of usage
- The recipe was a hodgepodge of different cuisines.
- The artist's studio was a hodgepodge of paints, brushes, and canvases.
- His thoughts were a hodgepodge of ideas and distractions.
Translations
Translations of the word "hodgepodge" in other languages:
๐ต๐น mistura
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคตเฅเคฏเคตเคธเฅเคฅเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Mischmasch
๐ฎ๐ฉ campuran
๐บ๐ฆ ะผััะฐะฝะธะฝะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ mieszanina
๐ฏ๐ต ใใกใๆททใ
๐ซ๐ท mรฉlange
๐ช๐ธ mezcla
๐น๐ท karฤฑลฤฑklฤฑk
๐ฐ๐ท ํผํฉ๋ฌผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฎููุท
๐จ๐ฟ smฤs
๐ธ๐ฐ zmes
๐จ๐ณ ๆททๅ็ฉ
๐ธ๐ฎ meลกanica
๐ฎ๐ธ blanda
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐัะฐะปะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแ แแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qarฤฑลฤฑq
๐ฒ๐ฝ mezcla
Etymology
The word 'hodgepodge' dates back to the late 14th century and is believed to have originated from the Middle English 'hodge podge' or 'hodge-podge', with 'hodge' likely being a diminutive of 'Roger', which was a common name at that time, combined with 'podge' meaning a thick stew or porridge. The term initially referred to a stew made from various ingredients, reflecting its literal denotation of a mixture. Over the centuries, its meaning broadened to encompass any mixture or jumble, particularly in abstract or metaphorical senses. Thus, hodgepodge has retained its essence of variety and confusion, making it a popular term in both written and spoken English, particularly in informal contexts.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #30,736 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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