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mix bag

mix bag is the alternative form of mixed bag.

Meaning of mixed bag

Noun

mixed bag (plural mixed bags)

  1. Any bag containing a mixture of something.
    • a mixed bag of nuts
  2. (broadly) A group of entities with few characteristics in common.
    • The people I met at the support group were a mixed bag: some were grouchy pessimists, and others were cheery do-gooders.
  3. (idiomatic) Something tending to have both good and bad results or characteristics; something having a mixture of advantages and disadvantages.
    • Owning a car is a mixed bag. It is convenient, but also costly.

Forms of mix bag

pluralmix bags

Questions about mix bag

What is mix bag the alternative form of?
Mix bag is the alternative form of mixed bag.

Words near mix bag in the dictionary

  1. Miwuk
  2. Miwuks
  3. mix
  4. mix and match
  5. mix apples and oranges
  6. mix bag
  7. mix bags
  8. mix belt
  9. mix belting
  10. mix business with pleasure
  11. mix down

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