jumbled lot
[ˈdʒʌmbəld lɑːt]
nounpl: jumbled lots
lote confuso; miscelânea desorganizada; conjunto desordenado
1. A collection of miscellaneous items that are mixed together in a disorganized or confused manner
The estate sale included a jumbled lot of old furniture, books, and decorative items.
A venda de bens imóveis incluía um lote confuso de móveis antigos, livros e objetos decorativos.
2. An assortment of goods sold together as a single unit, typically at an auction or second-hand sale
He bought a jumbled lot at the flea market hoping to find something valuable among the items.
Ele comprou um lote desorganizado na feira de pulgas esperando encontrar algo valioso entre os itens.
3. A confusing or disordered group or collection of things without clear organization
The attic was filled with a jumbled lot of forgotten memories and broken items.
O sótão estava cheio de um amontoado confuso de memórias esquecidas e itens quebrados.
This term is frequently used in American English, particularly in auction houses, estate sales, and second-hand markets. In Brazil, it's common in markets like 'sebo' (used bookstores) and 'feira de pulgas' (flea markets). The concept reflects consumer culture around thrift shopping and bargain hunting.
NYC Slang
hot mess; mixed bag; crazy assortment
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