muss

[muhs]

noun

1. a state of disorder or untidiness.

verb (used with object)

1. to put into disorder; make messy; rumple (often followed byup ).

   Synonyms: bedraggle, tangle, disturb, mess

muss

/ mʌs /

verb

1. to make untidy; rumple

noun

1. a state of disorder; muddle

Word History and Origins

Origin of muss¹

1820–30; perhaps blend of mess and fuss

Word History and Origins

Origin of muss¹

C19: probably a blend of _mess + _fuss