Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

throw-together

noun
/ˈθroʊ təˌɡɛðər/
Definition
A hastily assembled mixture or combination of things.
Examples
  • After a long day at work, she made a quick throw-together of whatever leftovers she had in the fridge.
  • The event turned out to be a successful throw-together, with friends helping out at the last minute.
Meaning
Throw-together refers to something that is put together quickly and without careful planning or thought, usually implying a lack of polish or refinement.
Synonyms
  • makeshift
  • hodgepodge
  • jumble
  • patchwork
  • improvisation