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Definition of hodgepodge

hodgepodge

/ˈhɑːdʒpɑːdʒ/
(UK: hotchpotch)
hodge · podge
Plural:hodgepodges
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hodgepodge Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A confused, disorderly, or heterogeneous mixture of various things.

Example

"The antique shop's front window displayed a fascinating hodgepodge of vintage clocks, brass instruments, and painted porcelain."

2

A thick stew or soup typically made from a mixture of various meats and fresh vegetables.

Example

"During the harvest season, the family prepared a hearty hodgepodge of tender garden vegetables simmered in a rich broth."

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• Nearby Words

hobo
hock
hockey
hodgepodge
hoe
hoecake
hoedown

Word Origin & Etymology

Dating back to the 15th century, this word is an alteration of 'hotchpotch,' itself derived from the Anglo-French legal and culinary term 'hochepot' (literally 'shaken pot'), from Old French 'hochier' ('to shake') and 'pot' ('pot').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hodgepodge. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hodgepodge
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