mishmash

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a motley assortment of things

Etymology

Attested 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.

In classic literature

Synonyms

odds and ends, oddments, melange, farrago, ragbag, mingle-mangle, hodgepodge, hotchpotch, gallimaufry, omnium-gatherum

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