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mix-up noun [ ˈmɪksʌp ]

• a confusion of one thing with another, or a misunderstanding or mistake that results in confusion.
• "there's a mix-up over the tickets"
Similar: confusion, muddle, misunderstanding, crossed wires, mistake, error, mess, jumble,
• a combination of different things, especially one whose effect is inharmonious.
• "a ghastly mix-up of furniture styles"

mix up

• spoil the order or arrangement of a collection of things.
• "the papers got mixed up when they slid off her lap"
• confuse someone or something with another person or thing.
• "I'd got her mixed up with her sister"
Similar: confuse, get confused, muddle, muddle up, get muddled up, get jumbled up, scramble, mistake,


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