verb
rehash
ree-HASH
Rehash (verb) means to go over old material again with little or no new content. Example: “The sequel just rehashes the plot of the first film.”
verb
1
To go over old material again with little or no new content.
"The sequel just rehashes the plot of the first film."
noun
1
A reworking of old material with little that is new.
"Critics called the remake a lazy rehash of the original."
How to use rehash
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo reuse old ideas or material again without adding much new.
When to use it
Usually has a slightly negative, dismissive tone.
Common pairings
just a rehash
rehash old arguments
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Word forms
- Plural
- rehashes
- Third person singular
- rehashes
- Past tense
- rehashed
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Etymology
From re- + hash, literally "to chop up again."
Synonyms
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retrograde
hash over
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Frequently asked questions
What does “rehash” mean?
The word “rehash” means to go over old material again with little or no new content. In plain terms, to reuse old ideas or material again without adding much new.
How do you pronounce “rehash”?
“Rehash” is pronounced ree-HASH (/ɹiːˈhæʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “rehash” in a sentence?
Here is “rehash” used in a sentence: “The sequel just rehashes the plot of the first film.”
What part of speech is “rehash”?
Depending on how it is used, “rehash” can be a verb and a noun.
How many meanings does “rehash” have?
“Rehash” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to go over old material again with little or no new content.
