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mess Definition and Meaning in English (mess definition)

noun
Synonyms:clutterdisorderjumble
Quick Answer • Definition

Mess definition: A state of untidiness or disorder, especially when dirty or disorganized.

Definitions of Mess

  1. 1noun

    A state of untidiness or disorder, especially when dirty or disorganized.

  2. 2verb

    To make something untidy or dirty, or to spoil a situation.

  3. 3noun

    A difficult or unpleasant situation, often one caused by someone's mistake.

Example Sentences

“The room was in a complete mess after the party.”

“Please don't mess with my papers on the desk.”

“He made a mess of the presentation.”

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Inflected Word Forms

past tensemessed
present participlemessing
pluralmesses
adjectivemessy
adverbmessily

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

make a messcollocation

To create disorder or a problem.

mess upphrasal_verb

To spoil something or make a mistake.

mess aroundphrasal_verb

To behave in a silly or playful way, or to waste time.

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Mess definition: A state of untidiness or disorder, especially when dirty or disorganized.
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'Mess' translates to 'mess' in English. Mess definition: A state of untidiness or disorder, especially when dirty or disorganized.
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