Meaning of mingle in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈmɪŋɡəl/

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1. Verb

   mingle

   Etymology

   late Middle English: frequentative of obsolete meng ‘mix or blend’ (related to among), perhaps influenced by Middle Dutch mengelen

   Definitions

   1. to bring or combine together or with something else

   Examples

   • « resourcefully he mingled music and dance »
2. 2. get involved or mixed-up with

   Examples

   • « He was about to mingle in an unpleasant affair »
3. 3. be all mixed up or jumbled together

   Examples

   • « His words jumbled »