rehash

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verb

re·​hash (ˌ)rē-ˈhash 

rehashed; rehashing; rehashes

transitive verb

1

: to talk over or discuss again

2

: to present or use again in another form without substantial change or improvement

rehash

2 of 2

noun

re·​hash ˈrē-ˌhash 

1

: something that is rehashed

2

: the action or process of rehashing

Examples of rehash in a Sentence

Verb

You're just rehashing the same argument all over again.

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

One of the better sketches of the night, the game played out as a predictable rehashing of the jokes this troupe have previously made out about these figures and candidates, with a particular focus on the absurdity of Trump still polling ahead of Harris in many key battleground states. —Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 13 Oct. 2024

The trailer teases several tense conversations between cast members, including rehashing Marissa and Ramses' breakup, Hannah and Nick's turbulent relationship, Stephen's infidelity with Monica and other storylines that attracted lots of internet attention. —Kimi Robinson, The Enquirer, 30 Oct. 2024

Noun

Joon-ho’s massive juggernaut, however, is really an homage to Kim Ki-young’s series of Housemaid films, and reflects the same shifting landscapes without being just a rehash of the same class dynamics. —Nicholas Bell, SPIN, 28 Oct. 2024

Lloyd Webber stresses that the musical is not going to be a straight rehash of the film. —Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1820, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Noun

1833, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

rehash

verb

re·​hash

(ˈ)rē-ˈhash

: to present or use (as an argument) again in another form without much change or improvement

rehash

ˈrē-ˌhash

noun