ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Mishmash

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈmɪʃˌmæʃ/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Mishmash is a noun meaning A collection containing a variety of miscellaneous things.

Meaning

A collection containing a variety of miscellaneous things.

More Meanings

  1. (transitive) To mix together, especially in a confused way.
  2. (intransitive) To become mixed together.

Example Sentences

As for Mr. Pynchon’s conjuring of millennial New York, it’s a total mishmash.
He cites 'on-seat charging facilities', which he describes as pregviously^([sic]) being a "mishmash of some having them and not having them".

Word Forms

Synonyms for mishmash

Depending on context, synonyms include bouillabaisse, bric-a-brac, catch-all, clamjamfrey, cocktail, rummage.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include farrago, hodgepodge, hotchpotch, melange, mixture, mix.

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