mishmash
To mix together, especially in a confused wayTo mix together, especially in a confused way.
» The dancers' costumes are a mishmash of fashion trends.
Meaning
2 senses(transitive)To mix together, especially in a confused way.
(intransitive)To become mixed together.
Examples
6 sentencesThe dancers' costumes are a mishmash of fashion trends.
That get-together is a mishmash of ideas and rumours.
The magazine is a jumbled mishmash of jokes, stories, and serious news.
What looks beautiful to you may be a confusing mishmash to others.
Can he replicate elaborate shapes or does he tend to make a mishmash?
Origin
Attested since the late 15th century, Middle English mysse masche, probably a reduplicatioAttested since the late 15th century, Middle English mysse masche, probably a reduplication of mash, although a Yiddish origin or influence has also been suggested. Cognates include Saterland Frisian Miskmask and German Mischmasch.
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Forms
mishmashes, mishmashing, mishmashed, mishmashed| Base form | mishmash · to mishmash |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | mishmashes |
| Present participle | mishmashing |
| Past simple | mishmashed |
| Past participle | mishmashed |
regular · Lesson
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle