Pronunciation: /ˈmɪʃˌmæʃ/

Definitions of mishmash

noun a confused mixture or jumble of things

Example Sentences

A1 My closet is a mishmash of different colors and styles.

A2 The recipe was a mishmash of ingredients I had leftover in the fridge.

B1 The new policy is a mishmash of old and new regulations.

B2 The museum exhibit was a mishmash of different art styles and time periods.

C1 The novel was criticized for its mishmash of conflicting themes and plotlines.

C2 The film director's latest work was praised for its innovative mishmash of genres and storytelling techniques.

adjective being a hodgepodge or jumble

Example Sentences

A1 The mishmash colors of the painting confused the children.

A2 She wore a mishmash outfit of different patterns and styles.

B1 The mishmash of flavors in the dish created a unique taste.

B2 The mishmash of architectural styles in the city gave it a diverse character.

C1 The mishmash of ideologies within the political party led to internal conflicts.

C2 The mishmash of cultures in the neighborhood made it a vibrant and dynamic community.

Examples of mishmash in a Sentence

formal The report presented a mishmash of conflicting data and opinions.

informal Her outfit was a mishmash of different patterns and colors.

slang The party was a mishmash of random people and music.

figurative His mind was a mishmash of thoughts and emotions after the breakup.

Grammatical Forms of mishmash

past tense

mishmashed

plural

mishmashes

comparative

more mishmash

superlative

most mishmash

present tense

mishmashes

future tense

will mishmash

perfect tense

has mishmashed

continuous tense

is mishmashing

singular

mishmash

positive degree

mishmash

infinitive

to mishmash

gerund

mishmashing

participle

mishmashing

Origin and Evolution of mishmash

First Known Use: 1475 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'mishmash' originated from the Middle English term 'mischmasch', which was derived from the Old French word 'mescheance' meaning misfortune or accident.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'mishmash' evolved from referring to misfortune or accident to describing a confused mixture or jumble of things.