hash
3 synonyms and 0 antonyms for hash, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A dish of chopped meat and vegetables (often potatoes) fried together.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use hash
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
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.