MIX-UP Definition & Meaning

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mix-up

[ miks-uhp ]

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noun

a confused state of things; muddle; tangle.
a fight.

mix-up

noun

a confused condition or situation
informal.
a fight

verb

to make into a mixture
to mix up ingredients
to confuse or confound
Tom mixes John up with Bill
often passive to put (someone) into a state of confusion
I'm all mixed up
foll byin or with; usually passive to involve (in an activity or group, esp one that is illegal)
why did you get mixed up in that drugs racket?
mix it up informal.
to fight

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of mix-up¹

First recorded in 1835–45; noun use of verb phrase mix up

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The only possible explanation was a mistake or mix-up in that maternity ward more than seven decades ago.

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Tay, who founded the Arcadia Fire Department Foundation a few years ago, said the lack of paperwork was probably a mix-up by his accountant.

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Last month she denied suggestions she had switched to Spanish nationality after a mix-up with the flag used next to her name at a WTA Tour draw ceremony.

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He only had one save to make across either game - although a mix-up with Guehi did allow Latvia one golden opportunity which they missed.

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A grieving daughter who says her father's ashes were lost in the post in a transatlantic mix-up has criticised the Royal Mail for their disappearance.

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