Meaning & Definition of word "Goulash"
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Goulash
/ˈɡuːlɑːʃ/
noun:
- 1. A Hungarian dish of meat and vegetables, seasoned with paprika and other spices.
- Example: She prepared a delicious goulash for dinner, filling the kitchen with a warm aroma.
- 2. A confused mixture; a hodgepodge.
- Example: The report was a goulash of ideas that lacked clarity and focus.
- 3. A stew consisting of meat and vegetables, especially in a thick, savory sauce.
- Example: On the cold winter night, nothing was more comforting than a bowl of hearty goulash.
Etymology
The word 'goulash' comes from the Hungarian 'gulyás', meaning 'herdsman', which derives from 'gulyáslé', a soup made by herdsmen.
Common Phrases and Expressions
goulash soup:
A thinner version of the traditional goulash, often served as a soup.
goulash of ideas:
A collection of thoughts or concepts that are mixed together without organization.
Related Words
paprika:
A spice made from ground peppers, often used in goulash.
stew:
A dish of meat and vegetables cooked slowly in liquid.
Slang Meanings of goulash
Meaning: A confusing or chaotic situation.
Example Sentence: The meeting turned into a goulash of opinions and ideas.
Meaning: A mixed variety of things; a haphazard assortment.
Example Sentence: Her desk is a goulash of papers, coffee mugs, and empty snack wrappers.