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messily-wrapped

|mes-si-ly-wrapped|

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/ˈmɛsɪli ræpt/

disorderly wrapped

Etymology
Etymology Information

'messily-wrapped' is a compound word formed from 'messily' and 'wrapped'. 'Messily' originates from 'mess', which comes from the Old French 'mes', meaning 'portion of food', and 'wrapped' comes from the Old English 'wrappan', meaning 'to fold'.

Historical Evolution

'messily' evolved from 'mess', which initially referred to a portion of food, and 'wrapped' evolved from 'wrappan', which meant to fold or cover.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'mess' referred to a portion of food, but over time it evolved to mean disorder or untidiness, leading to 'messily' meaning in a disorderly manner.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

describes something that is wrapped in a disorderly or untidy manner.

The gift was messily-wrapped, with tape sticking out from all sides.

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Last updated: 2025/07/08 07:10