The difference between Hotchpotch and Mishmash
When used as nouns, hotchpotch means a hodgepodge, whereas mishmash means a collection containing a variety of miscellaneous things.
Mishmash is also verb with the meaning: to mix together, especially in a confused way.
check bellow for the other definitions of Hotchpotch and Mishmash
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Hotchpotch as a noun:
A hodgepodge; a collection containing a variety of miscellaneous things.
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Hotchpotch as a noun (civil law):
The blending together of property so as to achieve equal division, especially in the case of divorce or intestacy
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Hotchpotch as a noun:
A confused mass of ingredients shaken or mixed together in the same pot.
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Hotchpotch as a noun (archaic):
A kind of mutton broth with green peas instead of barley or rice.
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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.