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hodgepodge

American  
[hoj-poj] / ˈhɒdʒˌpɒdʒ /

noun

  1. a heterogeneous mixture; jumble.

    Synonyms:
    mess, muddle, miscellany, conglomeration
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

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Juana Rozas, “WANNA HOTEL” Juana Rozas understands the emerging queer Latin underground, in all of its swirling genre hodgepodge, better than most.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2025

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 • Dec. 6, 2025

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 • Nov. 25, 2025

The expense line combined a hodgepodge of items, positive and negative.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 27, 2025

But normally it’s no song in particular, just a hodgepodge of tunes.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy

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