farrago
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A confused mix of different things.
Examples
She dismissed the story as a farrago.
Online rumors formed a farrago of conflicting claims.
The report presents a farrago of unrelated claims.
His speech was a farrago of half-truths.
The proposal is a farrago of slogans and guesses.
Similar words
jumble
hotchpotch
hodgepodge
mishmash
Meanings
Examples
His speech was a farrago of half-truths.
The report presents a farrago of unrelated claims.
She dismissed the story as a farrago.
Online rumors formed a farrago of conflicting claims.
The proposal is a farrago of slogans and guesses.
Similar words
mishmash
hodgepodge
jumble
hotchpotch
FAQ
A farrago is a confused mixture of different things.
It often describes speeches, reports, or sets of claims.
How does farrago differ from mixture?
Mixture is neutral; farrago suggests disorder and disapproval.
How is farrago used in a sentence?
His speech was a farrago of half-truths.
Yes. It is formal and usually disapproving.
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