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
- (transitive) To mix together, especially in a confused way.
- (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
- mishmashes
- mish-mash
- mishmosh
- mishmashing
- mishmashed
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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