Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hodgepodge

noun
/ˈhɒdʒˌpɒdʒ/
Definition
A confused mixture or jumble of different things.
Examples
  • The artist’s studio was a hodgepodge of paint tubes, brushes, and unfinished canvases.
  • When we sorted through the attic, we found a hodgepodge of forgotten toys and old clothes.
Meaning
Hodgepodge refers to an assortment or combination of various items that may seem random or unorganized.
Synonyms
  • mixture
  • jumble
  • melange
  • mishmash
  • variety