DEFINITIONS

muss

[ muhs ]
/ mʌs /
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noun

a state of disorder or untidiness.

verb (used with object)

to put into disorder; make messy; rumple (often followed by up).

Words related to muss

turmoil, hash, mess, confusion, chaos, muddle, shambles, mix-up, mess-up, rummage, disturb, disarray, ruffle, disorganize, rumple, upset, wrinkle, clutter, tousle, jumble

Words nearby muss

musm, musnud, muso, musquash, musquash root, muss, mussaka, mussel, mussel crab, musselcracker, musset

Origin of muss

1820–30; perhaps blend of mess and fuss
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British Dictionary definitions for muss

muss
/ (mʌs) US and Canadian informal /

verb

(tr often foll by up) to make untidy; rumple

noun

a state of disorder; muddle

Word Origin for muss

C19: probably a blend of mess + fuss
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