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mashup.

Something consisting of two or more elements combined together.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈmæʃˌʌp/General-American, Received-Pronunciation
  1. Something consisting of two or more elements combined together. An artistic work that consists primarily of parts borrowed from other works, or features a mixture of genres.

    informal · slang
  2. Something consisting of two or more elements combined together. A remix created by combining two or more songs from different artists into one piece of music.

    informal · slang
  3. Something consisting of two or more elements combined together. A derivative work consisting of two or more pieces of (generally digital) media joined together, such as a video clip with a different soundtrack applied for humorous effect, or a map overlaid with user-supplied data.

    informal · slang
  4. Something consisting of two or more elements combined together. A Web application that combines data or functionality from more than one source.

    Internet · informal
    This app is a mashup mixing news from the BBC and maps from Google.
Where this word comes from

From mash (“to convert into a mash; to mix thoroughly”) + up.

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