English Explanatory Dictionary

messy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. In a disorderly state; chaotic; disorderly.
  2. Prone to causing mess.
  3. Difficult or unpleasant to deal with.
  4. Argumentative, spreading spreading gossip, talking behind someone's back

Pronunciation

/ˈmɛsi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-messy.wav

Word forms

messy messier messiest

Etymology

From mess + -y.

Synonyms

untidy chaotic disorderly cluttered

Antonyms

neat orderly

Derived words

messily messiness messyish nonmessy unmessy wet and messy wet and messy fetishism
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