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English
Etymology
Attested since the late 15th century, Middle English mysse masche, probably a reduplication of mash, although a Yiddish origin or influence has also been suggested.[1][2] Cognates include Saterland Frisian Miskmask and German Mischmasch.
Pronunciation
Noun
mishmash (plural mishmashes)
- A collection containing a variety of miscellaneous things.
- Synonyms: see Thesaurus:hodgepodge
2013 September 10, Michiko Kakutani, “A Calamity Tailor-Made for Internet Conspiracy Theories”, in New York Times:As for Mr. Pynchon’s conjuring of millennial New York, it’s a total mishmash.
Translations
a collection of miscellany
Verb
mishmash (third-person singular simple present mishmashes, present participle mishmashing, simple past and past participle mishmashed)
- (transitive) To mix together, especially in a confused way.
- (intransitive) To become mixed together.
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