First Known Use: 1590
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1hash
verb \ˈhash\
Definition of HASH
transitive verb
2
: to talk about : review —often used with over or out <hash over a problem> <hashing out their differences>
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Origin of HASH
French hacher, from Old French hachier, from hache battle-ax, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German hāppa sickle; akin to Greek koptein to cut — more at capon
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2hash
noun
Definition of HASH
1
: chopped food; specifically : chopped meat mixed with potatoes and browned
2
: a restatement of something that is already known <the same old hash>
3
a : hodgepodge, jumble b : a confused muddle <made a hash of the whole project>
4
: pound sign 2
First Known Use of HASH
circa 1663
3hash
noun
HASH[1] Defined for Kids
1hash
noun \ˈhash\
Definition of HASH for Kids
1
: cooked meat and vegetables chopped together and browned
2
: 1mess 1 <He made a hash of the project.>
2hash
verb
hashedhash·ing
Definition of HASH for Kids
1
: to talk about : discuss <Let's hash out this problem.>
2
: to chop into small pieces
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hash
noun \ˈhash\
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