mixed-up
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of mixed-up
First recorded in 1860–65
Example Sentences
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Ms. Peet’s vivid blue eyes remain a major asset in “Fantasy Life,” an unforced character study that wryly observes some mild turbulence in the day-to-day existence of a group of mixed-up New Yorkers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 26, 2026
The mix of clear-eyed realism with a dreamer’s optimism might be Brooks’ ultimate trick, the bedrock of his mixed-up style of sincere, bittersweet and funny: comedies with a heavy heart.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 24, 2025
They spin, fly and twirl as they get closer and closer to each other and eventually merge and grow into one big, mixed-up galaxy in a process known as a ‘galactic merger’.
From Space Scoop ● May 21, 2025
As of Monday, no illnesses or allergic reactions tied to the mixed-up had been reported.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 4, 2023
I couldn’t help but think about how much Twig would have loved a mixed-up Mr. Potato Head costume, in all its weirdness, and I made a mental note to tell her when she got back.
From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller
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