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mix up

noun

Meaning

  • A mix, blend, or variety.

    "Next time, let's ask a group with a different mix up."

  • A confusion or reversal.

    "I refuse to send them any more money until they fix this mix up."

verb

Meaning

  • To mix or blend thoroughly and completely.

    "She mixed up peat moss, humus, and compost to make potting soil."

  • To combine thoroughly.

    "All the smells of the food had mixed up together."

  • To prepare something from ingredients that are mixed.

    "She mixed up a batch of her own potting soil."

  • To confuse or reverse.

    "I always mix up Jack with Jake."

  • (usually passive, with with, often with be or get) To become involved with, especially socially or romantically.

    "He got mixed up with a bad crowd."