messy
|mes/sy|
B1
/ˈmɛsi/
disorderly
Etymology
Etymology Information
'messy' originates from the word 'mess,' which comes from the Old French 'mes,' meaning 'portion of food' or 'meal.'
Historical Evolution
'mes' evolved into the Middle English word 'mes,' which eventually became 'mess' in modern English, leading to the adjective 'messy.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'mess' referred to a portion of food, but over time it evolved to mean disorder or untidiness, leading to the adjective 'messy.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
untidy or disorganized.
The room was messy after the party.
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Adjective 2
causing a mess or disorder.
The project became messy due to poor planning.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35