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Definition of messy
messier
;messiest
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Examples of messy in a Sentence
Painting a room can be messy work.
Some kinds of glue are messier than others.
a delicious but messy sandwich
Recent Examples of messy from the Web
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At one end sits a messy soup of data—say, millions of pictures of dogs.
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Activities included ice chalk, bubble blower art, face painting, a giant kerplunk game, messy sensory stations, a bubble show and other special attractions.
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Powders like Gold Bond are great and easy to find, but can be a little messy to apply; opting for a spray will help to keep the powder from going everywhere.
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The messy-looking storm continued to douse the southern half of Alabama, and concerns persisted about significant flooding.
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Applying the mascara is slightly messy, mostly because the product’s formula clings heavily to the wand.
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Encouraging the friend of your ex is both messy and unimaginative.
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The assault came after complicated and messy discussions that reflected Syria’s difficult battlefield and the wide array of forces fighting for a piece of the embattled country.
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The messy ending aside, Griffith won't be able to replace Hayes.
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First Known Use of messy
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MESSY Defined for English Language Learners
messy
playDefinition of messy for English Language Learners
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: not clean or tidy
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: carelessly made or done : not careful or precise
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: causing or involving a mess : likely to make something dirty or sticky
MESSY Defined for Kids
messy
playDefinition of messy for Students
messier
;messiest
1 : not clean or tidy a messy room
2 : causing or making a mess a messy art project
3 : not careful or precise messy writing
messiness
\ˈme-sē-nəs\ nounLearn More about messy
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