hodgepodge

American  

[hoj-poj] / ˈhɒdʒˌpɒdʒ /

noun

1. a heterogeneous mixture; jumble.

   Synonyms:

   mess, muddle, miscellany, conglomeration

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hodgepodge British  

/ ˈhɒdʒˌpɒdʒ /

noun

1. a jumbled mixture

2. a thick soup or stew made from meat and vegetables

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Etymology

Origin of hodgepodge

First recorded in 1615–25; variant of hotchpotch

Example Sentences

For nearly 20 years, therecord shop has offered Echo Park a rocker-themed hodgepodge of rare vinyl, vintage band tees and dapper haircuts from its singular barber shop chair.

From Los Angeles Times

This can result in a hodgepodge of different terms and references that can lead heirs to contest the validity of a trust or will.

From MarketWatch

The challenge in both constructing and interpreting the hodgepodge of post-shutdown data is also being complicated by uncertainty over the next Fed Chair.

From Barron's

Either way, the hodgepodge of conferences we have today is antiquated, a relic of a broken cable TV model.

From The Wall Street Journal

A hodgepodge of rule changes under this year’s tax legislation adds a host of new considerations for year-end tax planning.

From Barron's

Related Words

• jumble
• mishmash
• patchwork