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MESS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Mess.

How to pronounce mess:

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Mess - as a noun

A state of confusion and disorderliness

Example: "The house was a mess"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
messinessmussmussiness

Informal terms for a difficult situation

Example: "He got into a terrible fix"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fixholejamkettle of fishmuddlepickle
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
difficultnessdifficulty
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Soft semiliquid food

Example: "A mess of porridge"

A meal eaten in a mess hall by service personnel

A (large) military dining room where service personnel eat or relax

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mess hall
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
dining-room
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Mess - as a verb

Eat in a mess hall

Make a mess of or create disorder in

Example: "He messed up his room"

Example Sentences

"Don't make a mess in the kitchen."
"The children left their toys all over the living room, what a mess!"
"Cleaning up this mess will take hours."
"Her hair was a tangled mess after the windy walk."
"The spilled milk created a sticky mess on the floor."
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Word Game Points

Is MESS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, mess is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

MESS has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is MESS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, mess is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
MESS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is MESS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, mess is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
MESS has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.

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