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
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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."
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Hodgepodge as a noun:
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Hodgepodge as a verb (ambitransitive):
To move or position in an erratic, disorganised manner.
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Mishmash as a noun:
A collection containing a variety of miscellaneous things.
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Mishmash as a verb (transitive):
To mix together, especially in a confused way.
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Mishmash as a verb (intransitive):
To become mixed together.