mixed-up

[mikst-uhp]

adjective

1. completely confused or emotionally unstable.

   a mixed-up teenager.

mixed-up

adjective

1. in a state of mental confusion; perplexed

Word History and Origins

Origin of mixed-up¹

First recorded in 1860–65

Example Sentences

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’.

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Miten Patel, whose father also died in the crash, said the coroner identified the mixed-up remains and left him to worry: "How many others are in there?"

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For years, people would come for tours and declare, “I love Will Rogers and his horse, Trigger!” — a mixed-up reference to the actor and rodeo star Roy Rogers.

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Mrs Lindsay said they looked absolutely identical when they were young, adding "I've got them mixed-up".

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Then you can pour in your mixed-up eggs and salsa, and very carefully stir them around until the eggs are cooked.

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