A message which conveys contradictory or inconsistent information, often unintentionally; (in plural) messages which (apparently) contradict each other.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in Funny Folks.
Definition of mixed message in US English:
mixed message
noun
A message which conveys contradictory or inconsistent information, often unintentionally; (in plural) messages which (apparently) contradict each other.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in Funny Folks.