Messed: meaning, definitions and examples

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messed

 

[ mɛst ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Messed is the past tense of the verb 'mess', which refers to making something dirty or disorderly. It can also mean to spoil or damage something. It is often used in informal contexts.

Synonyms

bungled, ruined, spoiled

Examples of usage

  • He messed up his room before letting anyone in.
  • She messed with the settings on her phone and now it doesn't work.
  • They messed the project timeline by not submitting their work on time.

Translations

Translations of the word "messed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 bagunçado

🇮🇳 बिगड़ा हुआ

🇩🇪 durcheinander

🇮🇩 berantakan

🇺🇦 заплутаний

🇵🇱 zabałaganiony

🇯🇵 混乱した

🇫🇷 en désordre

🇪🇸 desordenado

🇹🇷 dağınık

🇰🇷 어지러운

🇸🇦 مربك

🇨🇿 nepořádný

🇸🇰 neporiadny

🇨🇳 混乱的

🇸🇮 nered

🇮🇸 óreiða

🇰🇿 бұзылған

🇬🇪 არეული

🇦🇿 qarışıq

🇲🇽 desordenado

Etymology

The word 'mess' originates from the Middle English term 'messe', which itself comes from the Old French word 'mes', meaning a portion of food. Initially, it referred to a dish of food or a meal and later evolved to encompass the idea of disorder associated with something unkempt or dirty. By the late 19th century, it began to take on the meaning of making a situation or object untidy or spoiled. The word has been adapted into various informal uses, particularly in American English, where it often reflects a state of confusion or disorganization. The evolution of the word's usage highlights how language can shift over centuries, adapting to new cultural contexts and societal norms.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,166, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.