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

“View Finding” is not an indiscriminate hodgepodge, but a small demonstration of proliferating photographic techniques, the applications to which they can be put, and the Walther Collection’s engagement with this efflorescence.

From The Wall Street Journal

Kyiv also wants to become more self-reliant through domestically produced weapons that will also help rationalize the hodgepodge of donated Western equipment it currently uses.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

Related Words

• jumble
• mishmash
• patchwork