hash
0 antonyms and opposites of hash, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A dish of chopped meat and vegetables (often potatoes) fried together.
How to use hash
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Etymology
From French hacher, "to chop" — the same root gives English "hatchet."
Full origin of hash →Frequently asked questions
What does “hash” mean?
The word “hash” means a dish of chopped meat and vegetables (often potatoes) fried together. In plain terms, depending on context: chopped fried food, a jumbled mess, the # symbol, a scrambled data code, or slang for hashish.
How do you pronounce “hash”?
“Hash” is pronounced HASH (/ˈhæʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “hash” in a sentence?
Here is “hash” used in a sentence: “She made corned beef hash with the Sunday leftovers.”
What part of speech is “hash”?
Depending on how it is used, “hash” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “hash” come from?
The word “hash” comes from French. From French hacher, "to chop" — the same root gives English "hatchet.".
Is “hash” a common word?
“Hash” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “hash” have?
“Hash” has 6 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a dish of chopped meat and vegetables (often potatoes) fried together.
What is the difference between a hash and a hash function output?
In computing, a hash refers to the fixed-length code produced by feeding data through a hash function, used to verify data integrity or index information quickly. This technical sense is distinct from the food dish or the confused-mess sense of the same word.
Is hash the same as the # symbol?
Yes, hash is one accepted name for the # symbol, also called a pound sign or number sign depending on region. The same word, hash, separately names a dish of chopped fried meat and vegetables and, informally, hashish.
What does it mean to make a hash of something?
To make a hash of something means to make a confused, jumbled mess of it, using the noun sense of hash meaning a muddle. This figurative use comes from the verb sense of hash, to chop food into small pieces, extended to mean botching a task.
Is hash a slang term for a drug?
Yes, hash is an informal short form of hashish, a drug derived from the cannabis plant. This is one of several distinct meanings the word carries alongside the food dish, the # symbol, and the computing sense.