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).
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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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