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hotch

hotch

1 9.9
A messy mixture of different things
  • noun
  • /hɑtʃ/
  • Archaic
translation icon : mezcolanza

Examples

  • Reviewer K. Rorke went as far as to comment, '"Ethical Hacking" is really just a hotch-potch of descriptions of tools that can be found anywhere on the Net.

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  • The artist's new exhibit is a hotch of colors and styles that reflect various cultures.

  • After the storm, the garden was a hotch of fallen branches, leaves, and scattered debris.

  • The children's room was a hotch of toys, books, and clothes strewn all over the floor.

Synonyms

blend
vshotch
98 2.3

A mix of different things, like colors or spices

is the disordered jumble sense rather than a smooth, even mix
a mix of
vshotch
58 1.8

Different things put together form one thing

is the messy jumble sense stressing disorder rather than a neutral mix
mixture
vshotch
58 1.2

An action that brings two or more things together

is focused on a messy, disordered jumble rather than mere combining
concoction
vshotch
24 6.0

A food or drink made by mixing different things, often in a new way

is the messy jumble concept rather than a deliberately invented mix
jumble
vshotch
20 4.6

A confused mixture of things or ideas

is used for a messy mixture rather than an orderly combination
hodgepodge
vshotch
14 7.3

A messy mixture of different things thrown together

is the same messy-mix sense applied as a general label
tangle
vshotch
13 5.5

A confused situation that is hard to understand or solve

is the jumble idea but focuses more on disorder than entanglement
mishmash
vshotch
7 6.4

A confused mix of different things

is the basic messy mixture idea contrasted by the same general sense
melange
vshotch
1 8.2

A mixture of different things, often very varied and unexpected

is the messy jumble sense rather than a neutral combined whole
farrago
vshotch
  • Formal
1 9.9

A confused mix of different things that do not fit together

is the head idea of a messy jumble rather than an ordered set
rag bag
vshotch
  • UK
1 7.1

A messy mix of things that do not belong together

is the general messy mix notion rather than a tidy arrangement
mare's nest
vshotch
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A confusing, chaotic situation with many mixed-up parts

is the messy mixture idea focusing on mixed things not misinterpretation
turducken
vshotch
  • US
1 7.9

A mix of different things layered together, like styles or features

is the messy jumble concept focused on mixed items rather than nested layers
hotchpotch
vshotch
  • UK
8.7

A messy mixture of different things that do not fit together

is the general messy mix concept rather than a planned blend
mingle-mangle
vshotch
  • Archaic
9.9

A confused mix of different things like old toys and books

is the simple messy mixture concept rather than a deliberate collection
pasticcio
vshotch
  • Informal
9.9

A confused mixture of things that makes a mess

is the messy mixture idea but without stressing botched outcome
salpicon
vshotch
9.9

A mixed collection of different things, like essays, photos, or objects

is the messy jumble idea rather than a carefully arranged medley
muddlement
vshotch
7.9

A state of confusion where things are unclear or messy

is the messy mixture concept referring to mixed items rather than a state
shemozzle
vshotch
  • Slang
9.9

A confused, messy situation when plans go wrong

is the mixed-items idea that applies to physical jumble rather than situations
schemozzle
vshotch
  • Slang
9.9

A confused, messy situation where plans go wrong

is the object-focused jumble sense rather than an episodic mess
mad woman's custard
vshotch
  • Archaic
9.9

A very messy, confused mix of things in one place

is the neutral messy mixture concept rather than a playful label
chapalang mix
vshotch
  • UK
9.9

A collection of different things chosen without planning

is the messy jumble sense stressing disorder rather than mere variety
6.8

A mixture of many bright, different parts like colors and sounds

is the messy jumble idea emphasizing disorder rather than colorful variety

Antonyms

1.0

The arrangement of things in a neat sequence

7 1.0

Being tidy and having things in order

Surface Forms

hotch singular
hotches plural

Etymology

The word hotch comes from the old word hotchpotch, the same idea as hodgepodge, and it originally named a French 'stew' made by putting many different things together. So a hotch means a mixed, often messy collection of things, just like a pot with many ingredients.