"mix-up" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: mix-ups [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} mix-up (plural mix-ups)
  1. A confusion, mistake, muddle or misunderstanding Synonyms: mixup Related terms: mix up
    Sense id: en-mix-up-en-noun-yzujplzB Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

Alternative forms

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