Hotchpotch

/ˈhɑːtʃpɑːtʃ/
noun

A mixture of different things.

His artwork is a hotchpotch of styles from various eras.
Visual representation of "hotchpotch" - A mixture of different things.

Often appears as...

  • a hotchpotch of
  • hotchpotch mixture
noun

A situation full of confusion or disorder.

The city's traffic system is a complete hotchpotch.
Visual representation of "hotchpotch" - A situation full of confusion or disorder.

Often appears as...

  • complete hotchpotch
  • total hotchpotch

Usage tips

Disapproving

noun

A legal principle where assets are combined before division.

The hotchpotch rule is frequently used in estate management.
Visual representation of "hotchpotch" - A legal principle where assets are combined before division.

Often appears as...

  • hotchpotch rule
  • hotchpotch principle

Usage tips

Formal, Neutral

Technical

noun

A mixture of different things.

His artwork is a hotchpotch of styles from various eras.
Visual representation of "hotchpotch" - A mixture of different things.

Often appears as...

  • a hotchpotch of
  • hotchpotch mixture
noun

A situation full of confusion or disorder.

The city's traffic system is a complete hotchpotch.
Visual representation of "hotchpotch" - A situation full of confusion or disorder.

Often appears as...

  • complete hotchpotch
  • total hotchpotch

Usage tips

Disapproving

noun

A legal principle where assets are combined before division.

The hotchpotch rule is frequently used in estate management.
Visual representation of "hotchpotch" - A legal principle where assets are combined before division.

Often appears as...

  • hotchpotch rule
  • hotchpotch principle

Usage tips

Formal, Neutral

Technical

Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "hotchpotch"
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Variety Assemblage

Used to describe an eclectic collection, often without a clear organizing principle.

Illustration for Variety Assemblage
The museum's exhibit was a hotchpotch of ancient and modern artifacts.
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Lack of Unity

Indicates items grouped together without a shared theme or harmony.

Illustration for Lack of Unity
The playlist was a hotchpotch of genres, from jazz to heavy metal.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Creative Blend

Can be used positively to describe a creative or original mix.

Illustration for Creative Blend
Her decorating style is a charming hotchpotch of vintage and contemporary.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Variety Assemblage

Used to describe an eclectic collection, often without a clear organizing principle.

Illustration for Variety Assemblage
The museum's exhibit was a hotchpotch of ancient and modern artifacts.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Lack of Unity

Indicates items grouped together without a shared theme or harmony.

Illustration for Lack of Unity
The playlist was a hotchpotch of genres, from jazz to heavy metal.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Creative Blend

Can be used positively to describe a creative or original mix.

Illustration for Creative Blend
Her decorating style is a charming hotchpotch of vintage and contemporary.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Variety Assemblage

Used to describe an eclectic collection, often without a clear organizing principle.

Illustration for Variety Assemblage
The museum's exhibit was a hotchpotch of ancient and modern artifacts.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Lack of Unity

Indicates items grouped together without a shared theme or harmony.

Illustration for Lack of Unity
The playlist was a hotchpotch of genres, from jazz to heavy metal.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Creative Blend

Can be used positively to describe a creative or original mix.

Illustration for Creative Blend
Her decorating style is a charming hotchpotch of vintage and contemporary.
Visual representation of the word "Hotchpotch"

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