mix up

Meanings

• Noun

  An unfortunate confusion or muddle.

  - "The athletes were in a mix-up over which event they were scheduled to compete."
  - "The mix-up at the airport caused chaos and long delays."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with mix up
mispuse , abuse , confuse , choose , refuse

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Variants

List of all variants of mix up that leads to same result
mix-up , mix-ups , mix up in , mixed up in , mixes up in , mixing up in , mix up with , mixed up with , mixes up with , mixing up with , mix , mix it up , mixable , mixed , mixed it up , mixes , mixes it up , mixing , mixing it up

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Etymology

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From the verb 'mix up' meaning to confuse or muddle.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'mix-up' first appeared in English in the late 1800s.

2. Mix-ups can be intentional, such as in pranks or practical jokes.

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Related Concepts

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1. Miscommunication: Mix-ups can be a form of miscommunication, where there is a misunderstanding or confusion between individuals or groups.

2. Error: Mix-ups can also be considered errors, where something goes wrong due to a mistake or misunderstanding.

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Culture

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Mix-ups are a common occurrence in daily life and can be found in various forms of literature and art. For example, in the novel 'Brave New World' by Aldous Huxley, there is a mix-up with the identification of the protagonist, leading to humorous and unexpected consequences.

How to Memorize "mix up"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a pile of mixed-up items or a group of people in a state of confusion to remember the meaning of mix-up.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word mix-up with the idea of chaos or confusion to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Muddled Up Ideas' to remember the meaning of mix-up as a confusion or muddle.

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