mix-up

[ miks-uhp ]

noun

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

mix-up

noun

1. a confused condition or situation
2. informal.
   a fight

verb

1. to make into a mixture

   to mix up ingredients

2. to confuse or confound

   Tom mixes John up with Bill

3. often passive to put (someone) into a state of confusion

   I'm all mixed up

4. 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?

5. mix it up informal.
   to fight

Word History and Origins

Origin of mix-up¹

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

Example Sentences

They were given a helping hand by a combination of a mix-up between the West Indies openers and brilliance in the field from Jacob Bethell to run out Shai Hope.

From BBC

But the coverage this week left many readers with the impression that the whole thing might have been a bureaucratic mix-up, or some tedious violation of protocol.

From Salon

UW’s student newspaper The Daily first reported on the apparent mix-up on Friday.

From Seattle Times

In the English Premier League, a communications mix-up between the official running the video review and the on-field referee cost Liverpool a valid goal in a loss at Tottenham in October.

From Seattle Times

In a mix-up of epic, social media-fueled proportions, the reality of the saga suddenly became clear.

From Los Angeles Times