The difference between Hodgepodge and Mishmash

When used as verbs, hodgepodge means to move or position in an erratic, disorganised manner, whereas mishmash means to mix together, especially in a confused way.


Mishmash is also noun with the meaning: a collection containing a variety of miscellaneous things.

check bellow for the other definitions of Hodgepodge and Mishmash

  1. Hodgepodge as a noun:

    Examples:

    "His latest sculpture is a hodgepodge of kitchen clutter and scrap glued together. In fact, all his recent pieces have been similar hodgepodges."

  2. Hodgepodge as a noun:

  1. Hodgepodge as a verb (ambitransitive):

    To move or position in an erratic, disorganised manner.

  1. Mishmash as a noun:

    A collection containing a variety of miscellaneous things.

  1. Mishmash as a verb (transitive):

    To mix together, especially in a confused way.

  2. Mishmash as a verb (intransitive):

    To become mixed together.