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- [miks uhp]
- /mɪks ʌp/
- /mɪks ʌp/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [miks uhp]
- /mɪks ʌp/
Definitions of mix-up word
- noun mix-up a confused state of things; muddle; tangle. 1
- noun mix-up a fight. 1
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Origin of mix-up
First appearance:
before 1835 One of the 34% newest English words
First recorded in 1835-45; noun use of verb phrase mix up
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Mix-up
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
mix-up popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for mix-up
noun mix-up
- turmoil — a state of great commotion, confusion, or disturbance; tumult; agitation; disquiet: mental turmoil caused by difficult decisions.
- botch — If you botch something that you are doing, you do it badly or clumsily.
- mess — a dirty, untidy, or disordered condition: The room was in a mess.
- commotion — A commotion is a lot of noise, confusion, and excitement.
- chaos — Chaos is a state of complete disorder and confusion.
Antonyms for mix-up
noun mix-up
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
- harmony — agreement; accord; harmonious relations.
- order — an authoritative direction or instruction; command; mandate.
- peace — the normal, nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world.