rehash

1 of 2

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

These claims are completely false, outrageous and intentionally salacious with an intent to publicly hurt and rehash a narrative in the media. —Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 21 Dec. 2024

While this may sound simple, many applicants make common missteps, using this critical piece of communication to rehash old information or pleading their case to the point of conveying desperation. —Christopher Rim, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024

Noun

Once again, Mangold did not want a straight rehash of material culled from books and other movies. —Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 16 Dec. 2024

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

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