mishmash
/ˈmɪʃmæʃ/noun
उच्चारण मिश्मैश
खिचड़ी, घालमेल, बेतरतीब मिश्रण
Core word
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[sing.] ~ (of sth) informal, usually disapproving
a confused mixture of different kinds of things, styles or ideas
खिचड़ी, घालमेल, बेतरतीब मिश्रण
- The new policy is a mishmash of old ideas.
- a mishmash of architectural styles
- The essay was a mishmash of facts and opinions.
+ 2 more examples
- The speech was a confusing mishmash of slogans and statistics.
- The market is a mishmash of colours, smells and sounds.
Synonyms jumble hotchpotch muddle medley mixture
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
a mishmash of + plural / uncountable noun
Use 'a mishmash of' to describe a confused mixture of different things, styles or ideas.
भिन्न-भिन्न चीज़ों, शैलियों या विचारों के उलझे हुए मिश्रण का वर्णन करने के लिए 'a mishmash of' आता है।
- The essay was a mishmash of facts and opinions.
- Her room was a mishmash of old books and new clothes.
mishmash (countable noun, informal)
It is a countable noun, normally used with 'a' and in a slightly critical or informal way.
यह countable noun है, सामान्यतः 'a' के साथ और कुछ आलोचनात्मक या अनौपचारिक ढंग से प्रयुक्त होता है।
- The menu was a strange mishmash.
- The report is a mishmash that no one can follow.
mishmash + singular verb
As a singular noun, it takes a singular verb even when followed by a plural noun after 'of'.
Singular noun होने के कारण 'of' के बाद plural noun आने पर भी इसके साथ singular verb आती है।
- A mishmash of voices was heard in the hall.
spelling: mishmash or mishmosh
The usual spelling is 'mishmash'; 'mish-mash' with a hyphen is also seen.
सामान्य वर्तनी 'mishmash' है; hyphen के साथ 'mish-mash' भी देखने को मिलता है।
- The article was a mish-mash of ideas from different sources.
+Collocations 4
adjective + mishmash
confusedstrangebewilderingculturaltotal
- The festival was a bewildering mishmash of colours and sounds.
mishmash + of
of stylesof ideasof languagesof flavoursof images
- The building is a mishmash of old and modern styles.
verb + mishmash
createend up withbecomelook likeresemble
- Without a plan, your answer will end up as a mishmash.
mishmash + in / on
on the shelfin the answerin the speechon the stagein the market
- There was a mishmash of goods in the village market.
“More examples 5
- The speech was a mishmash of slogans, jokes and statistics.
भाषण नारों, चुटकुलों और आँकड़ों का बेतरतीब मिश्रण था।
- The street food stall served a delicious mishmash of Indian and Chinese flavours.
सड़क किनारे के खाने के ठेले पर भारतीय और चीनी स्वादों का लाजवाब मिश्रण परोसा जाता था।
- Radhika's notes were a mishmash until she colour-coded them.
राधिका के notes तब तक बेतरतीब थे जब तक उसने उन्हें रंगों से बाँट नहीं दिया।
- The syllabus looked like a mishmash of unrelated topics.
पाठ्यक्रम असंबद्ध विषयों के बेमेल मिश्रण जैसा लगता था।
- Mumbai is a mishmash of cultures, languages and foods.
मुंबई संस्कृतियों, भाषाओं और खान-पान का मिला-जुला रूप है।
!Common mistakes 2
✗ The report is mishmash of old data.
✓ The report is a mishmash of old data.
Mishmash is a countable noun and needs the article 'a'.
'Mishmash' countable noun है, इसलिए उससे पहले article 'a' आना चाहिए।
✗ A mishmash of ideas were presented.
✓ A mishmash of ideas was presented.
The subject is the singular noun 'mishmash', so the verb is singular.
Subject singular noun 'mishmash' है, इसलिए verb singular आती है।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
These nouns all mean a mixture, but they differ in how messy or planned it is.
ये सभी noun मिश्रण का अर्थ देते हैं, पर इनमें अंतर यह है कि मिश्रण कितना बेतरतीब या योजनाबद्ध है।
A confused, messy mixture, usually with a critical tone.
उलझा हुआ, बेतरतीब मिश्रण, प्रायः आलोचना के लहजे में।
- The plan was a mishmash.
A smooth and pleasant mixture in which parts combine well.
सुखद मिश्रण जिसमें अलग-अलग हिस्से अच्छी तरह मिल जाते हैं।
- The tea is a blend of two leaves.
A mixture of different items, such as songs or flavours, usually pleasant and varied.
भिन्न चीज़ों, जैसे गानों या स्वादों, का प्रायः सुखद और विविध मिश्रण।
- The band played a medley of old hits.