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Vinony

mix-up

noun

  1. a state or instance of confusion
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈmɪksˌʌp/

noun

Etymology: Etymology tree English mix updeverb. English mix-up Deverbal from mix up.

  1. A confusion, mistake, muddle or misunderstanding.

    “Everton were, perhaps understandably, deflated at the setback and it was no surprise when Suarez added Liverpool's second after 82 minutes. Distin and Baines were involved in a mix-up as the Uruguayan advanced into the area, and he was not about to pass up the gift to shoot low past Howard.”