Mess
/mɛs/
Mess is a noun and verb with 4 senses listed below, each with examples where available, plus synonyms and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
noun
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A disagreeable mixture or confusion of things; hence, a situation resulting from blundering or from misunderstanding; disorder.
“He made a mess of it.”
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A person in a state of (especially emotional) turmoil or disarray; an emotional wreck.
“Between the pain and the depression, I'm a mess.”
verb
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(used with "with") To screw around with, to bother, to be annoying to.
“Stop messing with me!”
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To interfere.
“This doesn't concern you. Don't mess.”
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