rehash

Pronunciation

IPA Phonetic Spelling of "rehash"

IPA: /ˈriːhæʃ/

Breakdown by Syllable:

• ri: /riː/

• /r/: alveolar approximant

• /iː/: long high front vowel

• hash: /hæʃ/

• /h/: voiceless glottal fricative

• /æ/: low front vowel

• /ʃ/: voiceless palato-alveolar fricative

Word Form Variations

Rehash is primarily used as a verb, meaning to use old material again with little or no change.

Here are its word form variations:

• Verb forms:

• Present tense: rehash

• Present participle: rehashing

• Past tense: rehashed

• Past participle: rehashed

• Noun form:

• rehash (meaning old material used again with little change)

There are no plural forms for "rehash" as a verb or a noun in this context.

Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms

Verb

• Definition: To present old material or ideas as new or original.

• Synonyms: recycle, repackage, regurgitate, reiterate

• Antonyms: innovate, originate, create, pioneer

Noun

• Definition: Something that has been reused or presented as new without significant changes.

• Synonyms: reworking, repetition, regurgitation, cliché

• Antonyms: original, innovation, novelty, breakthrough

Note: While "rehash" can be used as an adjective in informal contexts, it's not a standard usage. It's generally used as a verb or noun.

Examples of Use

Verb

• Books: "The author simply rehashed plot points from their previous novel, offering little new to readers." (Any literary analysis or review)

• Newspapers: "Critics accused the politician of rehashing old campaign promises in their latest speech." (News article about a political campaign)

• Online Publications: "Many reality TV shows rely on rehashing dramatic moments from previous seasons to boost ratings." (Entertainment blog or article)

• Entertainment Mediums: "The film was a complete rehash of the original, lacking originality and creativity." (Movie review)

• General Public Discourse: "Stop rehashing the same arguments; let's move on to new ideas." (Everyday conversation or debate)

Noun

• Books: "The sequel was nothing more than a rehash of the first book, with few surprises." (Book review)

• Newspapers: "The movie is a rehash of countless romantic comedies that came before it." (Entertainment section of a newspaper)

• Online Publications: "The band's new album is a disappointing rehash of their old hits." (Music blog or article)

• Entertainment Mediums: "The television show is a tired rehash of reality TV tropes." (Social media post or TV review)

• General Public Discourse: "This meeting is just a rehash of last week's discussion." (Workplace conversation or meeting)

Note: While specific citations for everyday conversation and general public discourse are not feasible, the examples provided accurately reflect common usage in these contexts.

10 Famous Quotes Using the term Rehash

1. Due to the relatively informal nature of the word "rehash," it's challenging to find it in many classic or highly cited quotes. However, here are a few examples:

   1. "The media often rehashes old stories to fill airtime." (Common media criticism)

   2. "Hollywood is notorious for rehashing successful formulas." (Industry insider or film critic)

   1. "Don't just rehash the past; create a new future." (Original quote)

   2. "Rehashing old arguments won't solve new problems." (Original quote)

   3. "Politics is often a rehash of the same old promises." (Original quote)

   4. "Tired of hearing the same old rehashed excuses?" (Common expression)

   5. "The novel was a disappointing rehash of clichés." (Book review)

   6. "Stop rehashing the past and focus on the present." (Motivational quote)

   7. "The speech was a complete rehash of previous campaigns." (Political commentary)

   8. "Rehashing the same material is a sign of creative bankruptcy." (Original quote)

Etymology

The Story of "Rehash"

Rehash is a word that means to use old stuff again without changing it much. Imagine taking an old cake recipe and using it to make a new cake without adding any new ingredients. That's kind of like rehashing.

The word was first used around the year 1822. It's made up of two parts:

• Re-: This part means "again".

• Hash: This part originally meant to chop something up, but in this case, it means to mix old things together.

So, when you put "re-" and "hash" together, you get "rehash," which means to make something new by using old stuff again.

Phrases + Idioms Containing the term Rehash

Challenge: While "rehash" is a commonly used word, it doesn't often appear in fixed phrases or idioms. This is likely because it's a relatively straightforward term that directly conveys its meaning.

Common Usage in Phrases

While not strictly idioms, here are some common ways "rehash" is used in phrases:

• "A rehash of old ideas" - something presented as new but is actually old

• "To rehash the same old story" - to tell the same story repeatedly

• "A rehash of a classic" - a new version of something old

• "To rehash the past" - to dwell on past events

Similar Expressions (Using Synonyms)

Since there aren't many idioms with "rehash," we can look at phrases using synonyms like "recycle," "reiterate," or "regurgitate":

• "To recycle old news" (instead of "to rehash old news")

• "A regurgitation of facts" (instead of "a rehash of facts")

• "To reiterate the same points" (instead of "to rehash the same points")

Original Phrases (Using "Rehash")

Here are some original phrases using "rehash":

• "A rehash of a rainy day" - a boring, repetitive day

• "A rehash of a broken record" - something repeated endlessly

• "A rehash of a bad dream" - a recurring unpleasant experience

While not as common as idioms with words like "beat around the bush" or "kick the bucket," these phrases effectively convey the meaning of "rehash" in different contexts.

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Source Information

Definition of rehash  from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.