Definition

A situation where things are confused or mixed up, often leading to mistakes or misunderstandings.

Example

There was a mixup with the delivery, and my package was sent to the wrong address.

Conversation

Did you hear about the mixup with the concert tickets?

Yeah, I saw that! It sounded really frustrating.

I can’t believe they sold the same tickets to two people.

I know! It’s such a big mixup for the organizers.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Mixup → It is formed from "mix" (from Old English "mixian", meaning to mix or blend) and "up" (meaning to a higher position or level). The word "mixup" refers to a situation where things are confused or blended together incorrectly.

Memory Tip

Think of blending things together ('mix') and then having them become confused or jumbled up ('up'). This helps you remember that a mixup is when things are mixed together in a way that causes confusion.

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