mixed-upbarter
nounUK /ˌmɪkstˈʌp ˈbɑːtə/
US /ˌmɪkstˈʌp ˈbɑːrtər/
A mixed-upbarter is when people trade things but get all confused about what they are swapping.
The kids had a mixed-upbarter at the swap table and ended up with each other's toys by mistake.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A trade in which the items being exchanged are accidentally switched or mismatched.
Their mixed-upbarter left him holding a hat instead of the book he wanted.
3. A confusing negotiation where neither side is sure what is being offered.
The mixed-upbarter at the market took an hour because nobody knew the real deal.
4. A playful term for a messy swap meet or trading game.
We played a mixed-upbarter game where everyone traded silly socks.