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

Example Sentences

She appeared at our interview with opaque cat eye sunglasses and her signature shag haircut stylishly mussed.

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As always, Lorenzo is more than happy to muss up the expected, to push the boundaries while still respecting the core traditions of the art form.

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Afterward, everyone sat up, hair mussed and faces flushed.

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At one place, you might be able to walk in and out the door with a pet, no muss, no fuss.

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The young man’s muscles are rippling, his hair artfully mussed, his gaze troubled but beguiling.

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