English Explanatory Dictionary

muss

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To rumple, tousle or make (something) untidy.
noun
  1. A mess (disagreeable mixture or confusion of things; disorder).
  2. A scramble, as when small objects are thrown down, to be taken by those who can seize them; a confused struggle.
noun
  1. A term of endearment.

Pronunciation

/mʌs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-muss.wav /mʊs/

Word forms

muss musses mussing mussed

Etymology

Related to mess (“disorder”).

Derived words

mussable muss up mussy
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