messy

Meanings

• adjective

  A state or condition of being disorderly or untidy.

  - "The room was messy with clothes and books scattered everywhere."
  - "After the party, the kitchen was left messy with dishes piled up."

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Antonyms

neat , orderly

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with messy
essie , fussy , mussy , sassy

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Variants

List of all variants of messy that leads to same result
messier , messiest , messily , messiness , messinesses , messy

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meant 'mixed', from Old French mesclé, from mescler 'to mix'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'messy' was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. The opposite of messy is tidy or neat.

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Related Concepts

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1. untidy: Synonym for messy, referring to a lack of order or cleanliness.

2. disorderly: Synonym for messy, referring to a lack of proper arrangement or organization.

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Culture

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In literature, 'messy' is often used to describe chaotic situations or characters. In art, 'messy' paintings or sculptures can convey a sense of energy and spontaneity.

How to Memorize "messy"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a room filled with clutter and chaos. Visualize the disorder and disarray.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'messy' with clutter, chaos, and disorder.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym M-E-S-S-Y to remember 'Mixed, Extremely Sloppy, Scattered, Yucky'.

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