Hotchpotch: meaning, definitions and examples

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hotchpotch

 

[ ˈhɒtʃ.pɒtʃ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mixed collection

A hotchpotch is a confusing mixture or jumble of things. It often refers to an assortment of different items brought together without any apparent organization. The term can also imply chaos or a lack of coherence.

Synonyms

hodgepodge, jumble, medley, mishmash, potpourri

Examples of usage

  • The project turned into a hotchpotch of ideas.
  • Her wardrobe was a hotchpotch of styles from different eras.
  • The stew was a hotchpotch of vegetables and spices.
  • The artist's work is a hotchpotch of different influences.
  • His speech was a hotchpotch of random thoughts.

Translations

Translations of the word "hotchpotch" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mistura

🇮🇳 बिगड़ैल

🇩🇪 Mischmasch

🇮🇩 campuran

🇺🇦 мішанина

🇵🇱 mieszanka

🇯🇵 混合物

🇫🇷 mélange

🇪🇸 mezcla

🇹🇷 karışım

🇰🇷 혼합물

🇸🇦 خليط

🇨🇿 směs

🇸🇰 zmes

🇨🇳 混合物

🇸🇮 mešanica

🇮🇸 blanda

🇰🇿 аралас

🇬🇪 შერეული

🇦🇿 qarışıq

🇲🇽 mezcla

Word origin

The word 'hotchpotch' has its origins in the early 16th century, derived from the Middle English 'hochepot', which refers to a stew or a mixture of various ingredients. The term likely evolved from the Old French 'hochepot', a term used to denote a dish made from a combination of meats, vegetables, and other elements simmered together. As language evolved, the meaning expanded to represent any diverse assortment of items or ideas brought together. The playful nature of the word reflects not only its culinary roots but also its broader application to describe chaotic mixes in various contexts. Hotchpotch is often used whimsically in English, highlighting the randomness and disorder in both tangible and abstract formats.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,442, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.