mix-up

/ˈmɪksˌʌp/

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Frequency: 4.70 in modern English

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noun

"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."

Deverbal from mix up.

mix-ups (plural) mixup (alternative)

mix up

mix up

confusion

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How do you pronounce mix-up?

The recorded pronunciation is /ˈmɪksˌʌp/.

What does mix-up mean?

A confusion, mistake, muddle or misunderstanding.

Where does mix-up come from?

Deverbal from mix up.

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