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mix-up en · NOUN

Pronunciation

• /ˈmɪksˌʌp/

Etymology

Deverbal from mix up.

Meanings

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. 2011 October 1, Phil McNulty, “Everton 0 - 2 Liverpool”, in BBC Sport, archived from the original on 12 Jun 2012:

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