First Known Use: 15th century
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hodgepodge
noun hodge·podge \ˈhäj-ˌpäj\
: a mixture of different things
Full Definition of HODGEPODGE
: a heterogeneous mixture : jumble <a hodgepodge of styles>
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Origin of HODGEPODGE
alteration of hotchpotch
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- Synonyms
- agglomerate, agglomeration, alphabet soup, assortment, botch, clutter, collage, crazy quilt, farrago, gallimaufry, grab bag, gumbo, hash, miscellany, hotchpotch, jambalaya, jumble, jungle, litter, macédoine, medley, mélange, menagerie, miscellanea, mishmash, mixed bag, montage, motley, muddle, olio, olla podrida, omnium-gatherum, pastiche, patchwork, patchwork quilt, potpourri, ragbag, ragout, rummage, salad, salmagundi, scramble, shuffle, smorgasbord, stew, tumble, variety, welter
HODGEPODGE Defined for Kids
hodgepodge
noun hodge·podge \ˈhäj-ˌpäj\
Definition of HODGEPODGE for Kids
: a disorderly mixture
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