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

The trailer teases several tense conversations between cast members, including rehashing Marissa and Ramses' breakup, Hannah and Nick's turbulent relationship, Stephen's infidelity with Monica and other storylines that attracted lots of internet attention. —Kimi Robinson, The Enquirer, 30 Oct. 2024

This relentless gender-essentialist rehashing feels, however lived in and true to Tendler’s experiences, dated and unexplored in any serious way. —Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2024

Noun

Movie Night rehashes Andrea’s dumping, prompting a Liv-Leah-Kaylor screaming match where Kaylor flinches and pleads to Leah to get her finger out of her face, when Leah gestures at the balcony. —Arimeta Diop, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2024

Her proposals are rehashes of White House initiatives on taxes, housing, and small business. —Matthew Continetti, National Review, 12 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