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hash1

Syllabification: (hash)
Pronunciation: /haSH/

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Definition of hash

noun

  • a dish of cooked meat cut into small pieces and cooked again, usually with potatoes.
  • a finely chopped mixture:a hash of raw tomatoes, chili peppers, and cilantro
  • a mixture of jumbled incongruous things; a mess.

verb

[with object]
  • 1make (meat or other food) into a hash.
  • chop (meat or vegetables).
  • 2 (hash something out) come to agreement on something after lengthy and vigorous discussion:they went to the diner to hash out ideas

Phrases

make a hash of

informal make a mess of; bungle:listening to other board members make a hash of things

settle someone's hash

informal deal with and subdue someone in no uncertain manner.

sling hash

see sling1.

Origin:

late 16th century (as a verb): from French hacher, from hache (see hatchet)

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