mixer
noun
Simple meaning
Someone who, or a device that, mixes or merges things together.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
mikserSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈmɪksɚ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a standard way of writing speech sounds.
Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
One who, or a device that, mixes or merges things together.
A machine outfitted with (typically blunt) blades with which it mixes or beats ingredients in a bowl below.
us
A dance or other social event meant to foster new acquaintances, as at the beginning of a school year.
Any of various social dances involving frequent changes of partners.
A nonalcoholic drink (such as lemonade, Coca-Cola or fruit juice) that is added to spirits to make cocktails.
One who mixes or socializes.
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: A fan of the British girl group Little Mix.
Used this way, mixer is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It turns up most in everyday conversation and social media or informal writing contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Very casual
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Playful
- Usage feel
- Playful and informal
Where it naturally appears
- Everyday conversation
- Social media/informal writing
Usage note
Slang: natural in speech and messages between friends, but out of place in school, work or published writing.
Word Aura describes common impressions, not a measurement. Tone changes with sentence, speaker, relationship and situation.
More ways to use mixer
- “I used an electric mixer to blend all the ingredients for the cake.”
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