hodgepodge vs mix

hodgepodge

noun
  • A confused mass of ingredients shaken or mixed together in the same pot. 

  • A collection containing a variety of miscellaneous things. 

verb
  • To move or position in an erratic, disorganised manner. 

mix

noun
  • The result of mixing two or more substances; a mixture. 

  • The result of combining items normally kept separate. 

  • The result of mixing several tracks. 

  • The finished version of a recording. 

  • A substance used to dilute or adulterate an illicit drug. 

verb
  • To unite with in company; to join; to associate. 

  • To stir together. 

  • To blend by the use of a mixer (machine). 

  • To combine (several tracks). 

  • To combine (items from two or more sources normally kept separate). 

  • To form by mingling; to produce by the stirring together of ingredients; to concoct from different parts. 

  • To produce a finished version of (a recording). 

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