hodgepodge

Meanings

• noun

  A mixture of various things, typically of disparate or incongruous elements.

  - "The chef created a hodgepodge of different cuisines for the dinner party."
  - "The antique shop sold a hodgepodge of trinkets and knickknacks."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈhɑdʒˌpɑdʒ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=19866977"

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Synonyms

farrago , melange , mishmash

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hodgepodge
podge , godge , modge , splodge

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Variants

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hodgepodge , hodgepodges

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Etymology

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Originally, a term used to describe a stew made from various leftovers, derived from the Old English word 'hoddespod' meaning 'pottage in a pig's bladder'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'hodgepodge' is often used metaphorically to describe a collection of diverse or disparate elements.

2. The word 'hodgepodge' first appeared in English literature in the 15th century.

3. The term 'hodgepodge' can also be used as a verb, meaning to mix together various things.

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Related Concepts

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1. mishmash: A term synonymous with hodgepodge, meaning a confused mixture of different things.

2. hotchpotch: A term similar to hodgepodge, originating from Middle English, meaning a stew or mixture of various ingredients.

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Culture

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In literature, hodgepodge is often used to describe a diverse or chaotic collection of things. In art, it can refer to a collage or assemblage of various materials.

How to Memorize "hodgepodge"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a pot or container filled with a mix of various ingredients or objects.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word hodgepodge with the idea of a diverse or chaotic collection.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a memory association by remembering the phrase 'hodgepodge' as 'a pot of various podges'.

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