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mix-up

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈmɪksˌʌp/
  • CMU ARPABET: M IH1 K S AH2 P Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

1

noun

Meaning 1

A confusion, mistake, muddle or misunderstanding.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

a mistake that results from taking one thing to be another

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • he changed his name in order to avoid confusion with the notorious outlaw

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: confusion

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: mistake, error, fault

History

Etymology

Deverbal from mix up.