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Definition of mishmash

mishmash

/ˈmɪʃ.mæʃ/
mish · mash
Plural:mishmashes
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Past Simple:mishmashed
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Past Participle:mishmashed
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Present Participle:mishmashing
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mishmash Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A confused, disorganized, or haphazard mixture of vastly different things; a hodgepodge.

Example

"The city's historic district features a fascinating mishmash of architectural styles from three different centuries."

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• verb

1

To combine or throw together disparate things into a confused or unsystematic mixture.

Example

"The screenwriter tried to mishmash several unrelated genres into a single movie, resulting in a confusing plot."

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• Nearby Words

mishandling
mishap
mishear
mishmash
misidentification
misidentify
misimpression

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-15th century as an ablaut reduplication of the Middle English noun and verb 'mash', originally referring to a confused mixture or pulp.

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