mess up

Meanings

• Verb

  To make a mistake or fail in a task; to create disorder or confusion.

• Verb

  To spoil or ruin something; to make a mess of something.

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

foul up , fuck up , gum , screw up , screw up , fuck up , jack up , louse up , screw up , fuck up , jack up , screw up , fuck up , fuck up , screw up , fuck up , gum , fuck up

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with mess up
desses , messes , lesses , stresses

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Homophones

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1. mess () : A mixture of various substances; a state of confusion or disorder.
   

2. mess () : To feed animals, especially pigs, by scattering food on the ground.
   

3. mess () : A large quantity of something, especially food.
   

4. mess () : A person's personal belongings.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of mess up that leads to same result
mess up , messed up , messes up , messing up , mess (something or someone) up , mess someone up , mess something up

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Forms

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messed up, messes up, messing up, messed ups

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Etymology

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The origin of the term 'mess up' can be traced back to the early 20th century. It is believed to have originated from the term 'mess', meaning a state of confusion or disorder, with the addition of the verb 'up', meaning to lift or raise, implying making a situation worse.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'mess up' was first used in print in the early 1900s.

2. In the movie 'Back to the Future', Marty McFly accidentally 'messes up' the timeline when he travels back in time.

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Related Concepts

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1. error: An incorrect action or statement; a mistake.

2. disorder: A state of confusion or chaos.

3. chaos: A state of complete disorder and confusion.

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Culture

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The term 'mess up' has been used extensively in literature, music, and art to represent a state of chaos or disorder. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel 'The Great Gatsby', the character Nick Carraway describes Gatsby's parties as 'an orgy of disorder' that 'messed up the whole works'.

How to Memorize "mess up"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a room filled with various objects. Now, imagine someone entering the room and knocking over everything, creating a mess.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'mess up' with the image of a kitchen after a party, with food spilled everywhere and dishes piled up.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Mistakes Happen Under Pressure', which can help you remember the meaning of 'mess up'.

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