mix-up

nounattested in dialogue

//ˈmɪksˌʌp//

A confusion, mistake, muddle or misunderstanding.

noun

1
A confusion, mistake, muddle or misunderstanding.
Everton were, perhaps understandably, deflated at the setback and it was no surprise when Suarez added Liverpool's second after 82 minutes. Distin and Baines were involved in a mix-up as the Uruguayan advanced into the area, and he was not about to pass up the gift to shoot low past Howard.

Etymology

Deverbal from mix up.

Forms

plural: mix-ups

mitzvah · Any of the 613 commandments of Jewish law.mix · To stir together.Mix · A surname.

mix-up · A confusion, mistake, muddle or misunderstanding.

mixed · Having two or more separate aspects.mixer · One who, or a device that, mixes or merges things together.Mixer · A surname.

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