mishmash

/ˈmɪʃmæʃ/ (bre, ipa) · [mˈɪʃmˌæʃ] /ˈmɪʃmæʃ/ (ame, ipa) · [mˈɪʃmˌæʃ] /ˈmish-ˌmash How to pronounce mishmash (audio) -ˌmäsh/ (ame, mw)

mishmash — noun

1. a group of very different things, styles, or ideas put together in a way that fe

1.名詞C1
釋義

a group of very different things, styles, or ideas put together in a way that feels messy or poorly matched.

例句

The living room was a mishmash of camping gear, toys, and winter coats.

a mishmash of + plural nouns

Rohan's playlist is a mishmash of jazz, K-pop, film music, and old rock.

同義詞
  • jumble

    stresses disorder and often fits mixed objects, thoughts, or details

  • hodgepodge

    similarly informal, but often sounds more playful or colorful

  • patchwork

    focuses on different parts joined together, sometimes with less criticism

反義詞
  • blend

    suggests different elements work together smoothly instead of clashing

文法句型

a mishmash of + plural noun

be a mishmash of + noun phrases

用法筆記

Usually followed by of plus the things or styles being mixed. It often suggests the combination feels careless or does not fit well together.

常見錯誤

❌The room was very mishmash.
✅The room was a mishmash of boxes and clothes.
💡mishmash is a noun here, not an adjective.
❌The poster is a mishmash between two colors.
✅The poster is a mishmash of bright colors and random shapes.
💡use of to name the mixed elements.