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Hodgepodge: meaning, definitions and examples

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hodgepodge

 

[ หˆhษ’dส’หŒpษ’dส’ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mistura

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคตเฅเคฏเคตเคธเฅเคฅเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Mischmasch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ campuran

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผั–ัˆะฐะฝะธะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mieszanina

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ”ใกใ‚ƒๆททใœ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mรฉlange

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mezcla

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท karฤฑลŸฤฑklฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ˜ผํ•ฉ๋ฌผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎู„ูŠุท

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ smฤ›s

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zmes

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆททๅˆ็‰ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ meลกanica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ blanda

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั€ะฐะปะฐั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒ แƒ”แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qarฤฑลŸฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mezcla

Word origin

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.