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

Avoid thin content or simply rehashing information from other sources. —Lisa Montenegro, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025

As the episode winds down, the ladies rehash the mess that was Mia’s birthday party in Miami—a night that, apparently, didn’t include Mia herself. —Shelby Stewart, Essence, 19 Feb. 2025

Noun

The movie itself is a rehash of every other romantic comedy ever made, but Heche and Ford have a nice chemistry, for a guy who’s nearly 30 years old than his co-star. —Tim Grierson, Vulture, 18 Feb. 2025

Though the literal plot might be a rehash, Schrader’s episodic script and somnambulant atmosphere provides the film with an off-kilter rhythm, one that constantly threatens to tip into outright chaos. —Vikram Murthi, Vulture, 21 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1820, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Noun

1833, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for rehash

• backlash
• chumash
• eyelash
• moustache
• mustache
• noncash
• potash
• whiplash
• ash
• bash
• brash
• cache

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