Muss
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /mʌs/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Muss is a verb meaning (transitive) To rumple, tousle or make (something) untidy.
Meaning
(transitive) To rumple, tousle or make (something) untidy.
More Meanings
- A mess (disagreeable mixture or confusion of things; disorder).
- (obsolete) A scramble, as when small objects are thrown down, to be taken by those who can seize them; a confused struggle.
- (obsolete) A term of endearment.
Example Sentences
Gods so! a muss, a muss, a muss, a muss.
The old man affectionately mussed his grandson's hair.
Authority melts from me: of late, when I cried 'Ho!' like boys unto a muss, kings would start forth, and cry 'Your will?' Have you no ears? I am Antony yet.
Word Forms
- musses
- mussing
- mussed
Synonyms for muss
Depending on context, synonyms include mess, tussle, messiness, mussiness.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mussiness, messiness, tussle, mess, disarrange, must.
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