1. a theory or argument made up of miscellaneous or incongruous ideas (Freq. 1) • Syn: hodgepodge, jumble • Derivationally related forms: jumble (for: jumble) • Hypernyms: theory 2. a quilt made by sewing patches of different materials together • Syn: patchwork quilt • Hypernyms: quilt, comforter, comfort, puff • Hyponyms: crazy quilt 3. sewing consisting of pieces of different materials sewn together in a pattern • Hypernyms: sewing, stitchery