Definition of MASHUP

mashup

Plural: mashups

Noun

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

Examples

  • This app is a mashup mixing news from the BBC and maps from Google.

Origin / Etymology

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

Scrabble Score: 13

mashup: not valid in Scrabble (US) TWL Dictionary
mashup: not valid in Scrabble (MW) Merriam-Webster Dictionary
mashup: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

mashup: valid Words With Friends Word