hodge

/hɒdʒ/; /hɔːdʒ/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who does odd jobs or repairs, or a person who collects and sells unwanted items.

“He’s been working as a hodge for years, fixing up old furniture for people in the neighborhood.”

2. noun

An odd collection of things.

“The attic was a hodge of old trunks, boxes, and forgotten treasures.”

3. verb

To collect and sell unwanted items.

“She hodge for a living, scouring thrift stores and garage sales for hidden gems.”

Synonyms

  • odd-jobber
  • scavenger
  • scrounger

Antonyms

  • collector
  • connoisseur