mix-up — a situation in which things or people are confused or mistaken for each other
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a situation in which things or people are confused or mistaken for each other
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɪks ʌp/
Korean meaning: 혼동, 착각, 뒤섞임
Korean pronunciation: **믹스** 업
Example Sentences
- Due to a mix-up at the restaurant, I got someone else's spicy curry instead of my mild soup.
- The mix-up in the meeting room assignments caused two important presentations to clash.
- There was a hilarious mix-up when the wedding photographer showed up at a birthday party instead.
mix-up
NOUN//ˈmɪks ʌp//
a situation in which things or people are confused or mistaken for each other
two couples stand holding babies while looking completely puzzled and concerned. Each couple realizes they might have the wrong baby after comparing hospital bracelets. A nurse rushes over with a clipboard, pointing between the babies and their cribs. The babies were accidentally switched during feeding time earlier. The couples look at each other with worried expressions while trying to figure out which baby belongs to whom. Other family members gather around looking equally confused and trying to help sort out the situation. a situation in which people are confused and mistaken for each other
After the stick-up, he chose the wrong pick-up - what a mix-up!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
동사 'mix up'에서 파생된 명사형으로, 1890년대부터 사용되기 시작했습니다. 원래 'mix'는 라틴어 'miscēre'(섞다)에서 유래했고, 여기에 'up'이 붙어 '완전히 섞어서 혼란스럽게 하다'는 의미가 되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“Due to a mix-up at the restaurant, I got someone else's spicy curry instead of my mild soup.”
“The mix-up in the meeting room assignments caused two important presentations to clash.”
“There was a hilarious mix-up when the wedding photographer showed up at a birthday party instead.”
“Please double-check the addresses to prevent any delivery mix-ups.”
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