Goulash

/ˈɡuːlɑːʃ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A Hungarian dish of meat and vegetables, seasoned with paprika and other spices.

She prepared a delicious goulash for dinner, filling the kitchen with a warm aroma.

A confused mixture; a hodgepodge.

The report was a goulash of ideas that lacked clarity and focus.

A stew consisting of meat and vegetables, especially in a thick, savory sauce.

On the cold winter night, nothing was more comforting than a bowl of hearty goulash.

The word 'goulash' comes from the Hungarian 'gulyás', meaning 'herdsman', which derives from 'gulyáslé', a soup made by herdsmen.

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.

paprika

A spice made from ground peppers, often used in goulash.

stew

A dish of meat and vegetables cooked slowly in liquid.

A confusing or chaotic situation.

The meeting turned into a goulash of opinions and ideas.

A mixed variety of things; a haphazard assortment.

Her desk is a goulash of papers, coffee mugs, and empty snack wrappers.