Betwixt and between

Pro Tip 1/3

Positional Ambiguity

Used when something doesn't fit neatly into one category or another, showing a dual nature.

With his style betwixt and between classical and modern, the artist was unique.

Pro Tip 2/3

Transitional Phases

Highlights a process of change where the final state isn’t reached yet.

She felt betwixt and between during her transition from student to professional.

Pro Tip 3/3

Lightly Formal

Somewhat formal; best to use in written English or formal speech, but not slang.

The proposal was betwixt and between what we hoped for and what we expected.