Mingle-mangle
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Mingle-mangle is a noun meaning A collection containing a variety of miscellaneous things.
Meaning
A collection containing a variety of miscellaneous things.
More Meanings
- To mix in a disorderly way; to make a mess of.
Example Sentences
Is not it an extraordinary instance of a minglemangle of old Norse Paganism and Christianity? Thor's Mell and Christ's Cross.
So ſhould vve Preachers be true men, Preachers of God's vvay, truly, truly, vvithout regard of perſon; that is, for man's pleaſure corrupting the vvord, or mingle-mangle the vvord vvith man's inven tion and traditions.
Word Forms
- mingle-mangles
- minglemangle
- mingle-mangling
- mingle-mangled
Synonyms for mingle-mangle
Depending on context, synonyms include farrago, hodgepodge, hotchpotch, melange, mishmash, omnium-gatherum.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include farrago, hodgepodge, omnium-gatherum, ragbag, oddments, hotchpotch.
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