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Meaning of messy

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

messy

Pronunciation:/ˈmɛsi/

adjective

Definitions

  1. (of a place, situation, person, etc) In a disorderly state; chaotic; disorderly.

    Example: Jim ran his fingers through his messy brown hair.

  2. (of a person) Prone to causing mess.

    Example: He is the messiest person I've ever met.

  3. (of a situation) Difficult or unpleasant to deal with.

    Example: a messy divorce