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Messy

//ˈmɛsi// adj

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    In a disorderly state; chaotic; disorderly. person

    "a messy office"

  2. 2
    Prone to causing mess.

    "He is the messiest person I've ever met."

  3. 3
    Difficult or unpleasant to deal with.

    "a messy divorce"

  4. 4
    Argumentative, spreading spreading gossip, talking behind someone's back

    "They keep starting fights with Sam, they're so messy."

Adjective
  1. 1
    dirty and disorderly wordnet

Etymology

From mess + -y.

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