Mussed: meaning, definitions and examples

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mussed

 

[ mʌst ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

appearance, hair

To muss means to make something untidy or disheveled, especially hair or clothing. It suggests a state of disorder caused by careless handling.

Synonyms

disarrange, mess up, rumple, tousle.

Examples of usage

  • She mussed her hair before going to bed.
  • The wind mussed his carefully styled hair.
  • He mussed up his shirt while getting dressed in a hurry.

Translations

Translations of the word "mussed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 bagunçado

🇮🇳 बेतरतीब

🇩🇪 verwirrt

🇮🇩 berantakan

🇺🇦 заварений

🇵🇱 zmierzwiony

🇯🇵 乱れた

🇫🇷 en désordre

🇪🇸 desordenado

🇹🇷 dağınık

🇰🇷 어질어진

🇸🇦 مبعثر

🇨🇿 nepořádný

🇸🇰 neporiadny

🇨🇳 凌乱的

🇸🇮 neurejen

🇮🇸 óreiða

🇰🇿 бұзылған

🇬🇪 არეულ-დარეულ

🇦🇿 qarışıq

🇲🇽 desordenado

Etymology

The word 'mussed' is derived from the mid-19th century, originating from the verb 'muss', which itself can be traced back to the earlier English word 'muss' meaning to mix up or to confuse. There is a possibility that it is of imitative origin, perhaps reflecting the action of making something disordered. The word gained popularity in the context of hair and clothing during a time when personal appearance became a focal point in societal standards. The evolution of 'mussed' reflects cultural changes regarding grooming and dress, particularly in the 20th century, when casual styles became increasingly accepted. Over time, 'mussed' has maintained its relevance, continuing to describe the messy or unkempt appearance that can result from various activities.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,516 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.