messily-wrapped
|mes-si-ly-wrapped|
/ˈmɛsɪli ræpt/
disorderly wrapped
Etymology
'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'.
'messily' evolved from 'mess', which initially referred to a portion of food, and 'wrapped' evolved from 'wrappan', which meant to fold or cover.
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
