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The correct spelling is messes.

How to pronounce messes

noun

Say it like: Mes-ses

The correct spelling is messes. A disagreeable mixture or confusion of things; hence, a situation resulting from blundering or from misunderstanding; disorder. For example: "He made a mess of it."

Usage Examples

He made a mess of it.

My boss dumped a whole mess of projects on my desk today.

Parked under a tree, my car was soon covered in birds' mess.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A disagreeable mixture or confusion of things; hence, a situation resulting from blundering or from misunderstanding; disorder.
  2. 2.A large quantity or number.
  3. 3.Excrement.
  4. 4.A person in a state of (especially emotional) turmoil or disarray; an emotional wreck.
  5. 5.Mass; a church service.

verb

  1. 1.(transitive, often used with "up") To make untidy or dirty.
  2. 2.(transitive, often used with "up") To throw into disorder or to ruin.
  3. 3.To interfere.
  4. 4.(used with "with") To screw around with, to bother, to be annoying to.
  5. 5.To take meals with a mess.

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