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Farrago - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

farrago

/fəˈrɑːɡoʊ/ /fəˈrɑːɡəʊ/

Definition:

A confused mixture or jumble of things.

Synonyms:

hodgepodge, mishmash, medley, jumble

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

order, arrangement

Common Collocations:

farrago of nonsense, farrago of ideas, farrago of lies

Derivatives:

farraginous (adj), farragos (pl.)

Usage Tips:

Use "farrago" to describe a chaotic mix, often with a negative connotation.

Common Phrases:

farrago of nonsense, farrago of confusion, farrago of contradictions

Etymology:

From Latin "farrago," meaning mixed fodder for cattle; later extended to mean a disordered mix.

Examples:

  • 1. The report was a farrago of errors and half-truths.
  • 2. Her speech turned into a farrago of unrelated anecdotes.
  • 3. The book was dismissed as a farrago of wild theories.
  • 4. His argument collapsed into a farrago of contradictions.

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