Hodgepodge

Pronunciation: /ˈhɑdʒˌpɑdʒ/

Definitions of hodgepodge

noun a mixture or assortment of different things; a jumble

Example Sentences

A1 My grandmother's quilt is a hodgepodge of different fabrics.

A2 The party decorations were a hodgepodge of colors and patterns.

B1 The menu at the restaurant was a hodgepodge of different cuisines.

B2 The book club discussed the hodgepodge of themes present in the novel.

C1 The artist's latest collection was a hodgepodge of styles and influences.

C2 The city's architecture is a hodgepodge of historical and modern buildings.

Examples of hodgepodge in a Sentence

formal The report presented a hodgepodge of data from various sources.

informal The party decorations were a hodgepodge of colors and patterns.

slang Her outfit was a total hodgepodge of different styles.

figurative The city's architecture was a hodgepodge of different influences from around the world.

Grammatical Forms of hodgepodge

• past tense: hodgepodged
• plural: hodgepodges
• comparative: more hodgepodge
• superlative: most hodgepodge
• present tense: hodgepodges
• future tense: will hodgepodge
• perfect tense: has hodgepodged
• continuous tense: is hodgepodging
• singular: hodgepodge
• positive degree: hodgepodge
• infinitive: to hodgepodge
• gerund: hodgepodging
• participle: hodgepodged

Origin and Evolution of hodgepodge

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'hodgepodge' originated from the Middle English term 'hochepot' which was a type of stew made with various ingredients.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'hodgepodge' evolved to refer to a mixture or jumble of different things, not just limited to food. It is now commonly used to describe a chaotic or confused collection of various elements.