muss

When commentators noted that even his hair looked too perfect, his aides mussed it up.
Why Palin Mania Won't Die|Matt Latimer|October 15, 2009|DAILY BEAST
The old man paced the floor of the cabin, his white hair mussed, his face red with excitement.
Derelict|Alan Edward Nourse
"Don't lie to me, unless you want to be mussed up some more," said Tom grimly, glancing at Koku.
Tom Swift and His Giant Telescope|Victor Appleton
Rose cried out when she saw the little ones so mussed up and with tear-stained faces, "what has happened to you?"
Six Little Bunkers at Mammy June's|Laura Lee Hope

The straw must be clear of all seed or grain and kept straight, not mussed up, crumpled, and broken.
Shelters, Shacks and Shanties|D.C. Beard
Altogether, they were as badly mussed a trio as you could wish to see, when Tom came out the back door toward them.
Winona of the Camp Fire|Margaret Widdemer

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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