mingle-mangle

[ ming-guhl-mang-guhl ]

/ ˈmɪŋ gəlˌmæŋ gəl /

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noun

a jumbled or confused mixture; hodgepodge.

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Origin of mingle-mangle

1540–50; gradational compound; see mingle, mangle¹

The 420-friendly site, “built by stoners for stoners,” allows you to mingle and jingle with—well, you get it.
The Stoner's Guide to the Internet|Abby Haglage|August 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Saying a word in a different tone can distort or utterly mangle a line.
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It was notable Wednesday that the cameraman and photographers were allowed to mingle somewhat freely with the playgroup.
Prince George and the New Royal Baby Rules|Tom Sykes|April 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Come inside the star-studded Globes after-parties, where inebriated A-listers mingle.
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Research suggests forcing coworkers to mingle can be damaging for relationships between diverse members of staff.
Office Parties Are Bad for Business|Jesse Singal|December 19, 2013|DAILY BEAST
It was her delight to mingle politics and chivalric devotion, in their long conferences.
The Pastor's Fire-side Vol. 3 of 4|Jane Porter
As the two fluids mingle, the effect upon various structures may be seen.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis|James Campbell Todd
It was a habit with him to disguise himself in ordinary clothing and then to go out and mingle with the common people.
Our Little Korean Cousin|H. Lee M. Pike
They also showed a curious tendency to mingle their scientific speculations with ancient and base superstitions.
Outlines of the Earth's History|Nathaniel Southgate Shaler
The conjoint movement of the leaders toward the Indian bivouac was a signal for their followers to mingle and exchange greetings.
Overland|John William De Forest