# mishmash

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈmɪʃˌmæʃ/ · frequency rank #68,447

## Definitions
1. A collection containing a variety of miscellaneous things.

## Etymology
Attested since the late 15th century, Middle English mysse masche, probably a reduplication of mash, although a Yiddish origin or influence has also been suggested. Cognates include Saterland Frisian Miskmask and German Mischmasch.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/mishmash