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Definition of «hodgepodge»

The term "hodgepodge" refers to a confused mixture or medley of various things. It can be used to describe an assortment of items, ideas, or people that are not organized in any particular order and may seem chaotic or disordered. The word comes from the Old English phrase "hodg-god," which means a potpourri of different foods served together at one meal.

Usage examples

  1. The potluck dinner had a hodgepodge of dishes from different cultures: lasagna, sushi, tacos, and curry.
  2. In her wardrobe, she had a hodgepodge of clothes: vintage dresses, modern blouses, and punk-style skirts.
  3. The art exhibition featured a hodgepodge of different art styles, including abstract paintings, realistic sculptures, and digital installations.
  4. The antique shop had a hodgepodge of items: vintage cameras, vinyl records, old books, and antique furniture.
  5. The classroom was a hodgepodge of learning materials: textbooks, worksheets, online resources, and educational games.

Phrases with «hodgepodge»

Sentences with «hodgepodge»

  • «Independent» males, with hodgepodge of brown and black neck feathers, are territorial and defend their bit of the breeding ground. (scientificamerican.com)
  • The comparison company to Walgreen's was Eckerd, who by contract, ``... compulsively leapt at opportunities to acquire clumps of stores — forty two units here, thirty six there, in hodgepodge fashion with no obvious unifying theme» (pg. (biggerpockets.com)
  • I see this item or that item that I like, but I can't quite make the leap from hodgepodge of items to full look. (effortlesslywithroxy.com)
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