mishmash etymology

Etymology:

• "Mishmash" is believed to have originated from two Middle English words:
  • "mis-" (meaning "wrong" or "bad")
  • "mashen" (meaning "mix")

Meaning:

• A chaotic or confusing mixture or collection of things
• A jumble or mishandling

Origin:

• The earliest known use of "mishmash" in English dates back to the 16th century. It was initially used to describe a mixture of leftovers or scraps of food.
• By the 17th century, the term began to be applied more broadly to any chaotic or confusing situation or collection of things.
• In the 19th century, "mishmash" took on the additional meaning of a jumble or mishandling, especially in political or literary contexts.

Example:

• "The party was a total mishmash of old and new guests, and the conversation was a bizarre mix of topics."
• "The politician's speech was a mishmash of empty promises and meaningless buzzwords."

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