rehash

[ verb ree-hash; noun ree-hash ]

verb (used with object)

1. to work up (old material) in a new form.

noun

1. the act of rehashing.
2. something rehashed.

rehash

verb

1. tr to rework, reuse, or make over (old or already used material)

noun

1. something consisting of old, reworked, or reused material

Word History and Origins

Origin of rehash¹

First recorded in 1815–25; re- + hash ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of rehash¹

C19: from re- + hash ¹(to chop into pieces)

Example Sentences

These stories also tend to be rehashed and retread because fame breeds fascination, of course, and name recognition helps when seeking the eyes and ears of an audience.

From New York Times

The MSG rehash of his nomination was triumphant return to New York after being politically vanquished, tried and convicted.

From Salon

There's no need here to rehash the lengthy debunkings of this myth, which you can read elsewhere.

From Salon

In conversations throughout the whole event, Trump supporters congratulated themselves and each other on being free thinkers while rehashing the very talking points they were there to receive.

From Salon

There's no need to rehash all that now.

From Salon

Related Words

• restate
• reuse