mix-up

[ miks-uhp ]

/ ˈmɪksˌʌp /

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noun

a confused state of things; muddle; tangle.

a fight.

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Origin of mix-up

First recorded in 1835–45; noun use of verb phrase mix up

Definition for mixup (2 of 2)

mix

[ miks ]

/ mɪks /

verb (used with object), mixed or mixt, mix·ing.

to combine (substances, elements, things, etc.) into one mass, collection, or assemblage, generally with a thorough blending of the constituents.

to put together indiscriminately or confusedly (often followed by up).

to combine, unite, or join: to mix business and pleasure.

to add as an element or ingredient: Mix some salt into the flour.

to form or make by combining ingredients: to mix a cake; to mix mortar.

to crossbreed.

Movies.

to combine, blend, edit, etc. (the various components of a soundtrack): to mix dialogue and sound effects.
to complete the mixing process on (a film, soundtrack, etc.): an important movie that took months to mix.

to combine (two or more separate recordings or microphone signals) to make a single recording or composite signal.

verb (used without object), mixed or mixt, mix·ing.

to become mixed: a paint that mixes easily with water.

to associate or mingle, as in company: to mix with the other guests at a party.

to be crossbred, or of mixed breeding.

Boxing. to exchange blows vigorously and aggressively: The crowd jeered as the fighters clinched, refusing to mix.

noun

an act or instance of mixing.

the result of mixing; mixture: cement mix; an odd mix of gaiety and sadness.

a commercially prepared blend of ingredients to which usually only a liquid must be added to make up the total of ingredients necessary or obtain the desired consistency: a cake mix; muffin mix.

Music. music or songs selected and recorded as a mixtape: the ultimate one-hour workout mix; a mix of Christmas songs; a DJ mix.

mixer(def 4).

the proportion of ingredients in a mixture; formula: a mix of two to one.

Informal. a mess or muddle; mix-up.

Music. an electronic blending of tracks or sounds made to produce a recording.

Verb Phrases

mix down, to mix the tracks of an existing recording to make a new recording with fewer tracks: the four-track tape was mixed down to stereo.

mix up,

to confuse completely, especially to mistake one person or thing for another: The teacher was always mixing up the twins.
to involve or entangle.

Origin of mix

1470–80; back formation from mixt mixed

SYNONYMS FOR mix

1, 9 commingle, jumble, unite, amalgamate, fuse. Mix, blend, combine, mingle concern the bringing of two or more things into more or less intimate association. Mix is the general word for such association: to mix fruit juices. Blend implies such a harmonious joining of two or more types of colors, feelings, etc., that the new product formed displays some of the qualities of each: to blend fragrances or whiskeys. Combine implies such a close or intimate union that distinction between the parts is lost: to combine forces. Mingle usually suggests retained identity of the parts: to mingle voices.

9 coalesce.

14 concoction; formula.

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Related forms

mix·a·ble, adjectivemix·a·bil·i·ty, mix·a·ble·ness, nouno·ver·mix, verbun·mix, verb (used with object)

un·mix·a·ble, adjective

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Examples from the Web for mixup

When the story of the mixup reached the Mexican media, so did allegations that Claudia had become the new head of Los Antrax.
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Owing to a mixup in paperwork, no one told the incoming Obama administration about the gold.
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This seemed to confirm my notion that there was a mixup of identity.
Football Days|William H. Edwards
We expect to stay here two or three weeks, and we don't want to get into any mixup.
Boy Scouts on the Great Divide|Archibald Lee Fletcher

In the mixup my weight struck Bosey and fractured his collar-bone.
Football Days|William H. Edwards
"Jimmie will come out of any mixup with his fists doubled up," was Jack's almost laughing comment.
Boy Scouts Mysterious Signal|G. Harvey Ralphson
I reckon we better not say anything about my mixup with his folks.
Crooked Trails and Straight|William MacLeod Raine

British Dictionary definitions for mixup (1 of 2)

mix

/ (mɪks) /

verb

(tr) to combine or blend (ingredients, liquids, objects, etc) together into one mass

(intr) to become or have the capacity to become combined, joined, etcsome chemicals do not mix

(tr) to form (something) by combining two or more constituentsto mix cement

(tr; often foll by in or into) to add as an additional part or element (to a mass or compound)to mix flour into a batter

(tr) to do at the same time; combineto mix study and pleasure

(tr) to consume (drinks or foods) in close succession

to come or cause to come into association sociallyPauline has never mixed well

(intr often foll by with) to go together; complement

(tr) to crossbreed (differing strains of plants or breeds of livestock), esp more or less at random

(tr) electronics to combine (two or more signals)

music

(in sound recording) to balance and adjust (the recorded tracks) on a multitrack tape machine
(in live performance) to balance and adjust (the output levels from microphones and pick-ups)

(tr) to merge (two lengths of film) so that the effect is imperceptible

mix it informal

to cause mischief or trouble, often for a person namedshe tried to mix it for John
to fight

noun

the act or an instance of mixing

the result of mixing; mixture

a mixture of ingredients, esp one commercially prepared for making a cake, bread, etc

music the sound obtained by mixing

building trades civil engineering the proportions of cement, sand, and aggregate in mortar, plaster, or concrete

informal a state of confusion, bewilderment

Word Origin for mix

C15: back formation from mixt mixed, via Old French from Latin mixtus, from miscēre to mix

British Dictionary definitions for mixup (2 of 2)

mix-up

noun

a confused condition or situation

informal a fight

verb mix up (tr, adverb)

to make into a mixtureto mix up ingredients

to confuse or confoundTom mixes John up with Bill

(often passive) to put (someone) into a state of confusionI'm all mixed up

(foll by in or with; usually passive) to involve (in an activity or group, esp one that is illegal)why did you get mixed up in that drugs racket?

mix it up US and Canadian informal to fight

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Word Origin and History for mixup (1 of 3)

mix

1530s, back-formation from Middle English myxte (early 15c.) "composed of more than one element, of mixed nature," from Anglo-French mixte, from Latin mixtus, past participle of miscere "to mix, mingle, blend; fraternize with; throw into confusion," from PIE *meik- "to mix" (cf. Sanskrit misrah "mixed," Greek misgein, mignynai "to mix, mix up, mingle; to join, bring together; join (battle); make acquainted with," Old Church Slavonic mešo, mesiti "to mix," Russian meshat, Lithuanian maišau "to mix, mingle," Welsh mysgu). Also borrowed in Old English as miscian. Related: Mixed; mixing.

mix-up

noun

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Definition for mixup (2 of 2)

mix

verb (used with object), mixed or mixt, mix·ing.

verb (used without object), mixed or mixt, mix·ing.

noun

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Origin of mix

Examples from the Web for mixup

British Dictionary definitions for mixup (1 of 2)

mix

verb

noun

Word Origin for mix

British Dictionary definitions for mixup (2 of 2)

mix-up

noun

verb mix up (tr, adverb)

Word Origin and History for mixup (1 of 3)

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Word Origin and History for mixup (1 of 3)

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Word Origin and History for mixup (2 of 3)

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