Heinz 57 (variety)

Heinz 57 (variety)

1. A phrase used to describe anything that is made up of a mixture of things. The phrase refers to an advertising slogan for the H.J. Heinz Company's 57 varieties of pickles. This stew is definitely Heinz 57 variety—there's a lot of different things thrown into it.

2. A mixed-breed dog. I have no idea what breed Sparky is—he seems to be Heinz 57.

See also: 57, Heinz

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Heinz 57

verb

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Heinz 57 (variety)

(hɑɪnz...)

1. n. a mongrel breed of dog. (From the trade name of a condiment company.) We have one pedigreed dog and one Heinz 57 variety.

2. n. any mixture or mixed variety; any composition variable or undetermined parts. Our old house was sort of Heinz 57. A little bit of a lot of styles.

See also: 57, Heinz, variety

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