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mussing


Meanings
  • Verb

    The act of mussing or rumpling someone's hair.


Variants
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muss , mussed , musses , mussing
Etymology
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Originally meant 'to make a mess' or 'to confuse'.


Trivia
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  1. Mussing is often used as a term of endearment or affection.

  2. In the 1800s, mussing was used to describe the act of making a mess or confusion.

  3. Mussing is sometimes used as a verb to describe the act of making a bed or arranging pillows.


Related Concepts
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  1. Ruffling: Synonym for mussing, meaning to make something or someone disheveled or rumpled.

  2. Petting: A related concept to mussing, often used to describe gentle touching or stroking, especially between romantic partners.


Culture
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Mussing is often used as a term of endearment or playful gesture between friends and family. It can also be found in literature and art, such as in the poem 'Mussing Her Hair' by Emily Dickinson.

How to Memorize "mussing"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine someone gently ruffling or mussing someone else's hair.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'mussing' with the sensation of running your fingers through someone's hair.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a memory hook by associating the word 'mussing' with the image of a messy or disheveled appearance.


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