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Mussing: meaning, definitions and examples

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mussing

 

[ ˈmʌsɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

disorder, mix

To muss is to cause something to be disordered or messy, especially something that is usually neat or well-organized. This word often applies to hair or clothes, indicating that they have been tousled or ruffled. The act of mussing can imply a sense of playful roughness.

Synonyms

dishevel, mess up, ruffle, untidy

Examples of usage

  • The child mussed her hair while playing.
  • He mussed up the documents while searching for a pen.
  • The wind mussed my shirt on the way to the car.

Translations

Translations of the word "mussing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 bagunça

🇮🇳 अव्यवस्था

🇩🇪 Durcheinander

🇮🇩 kekacauan

🇺🇦 безлад

🇵🇱 bałagan

🇯🇵 混乱

🇫🇷 désordre

🇪🇸 desorden

🇹🇷 dağınıklık

🇰🇷 혼란

🇸🇦 فوضى

🇨🇿 nepořádek

🇸🇰 neporiadok

🇨🇳 混乱

🇸🇮 nered

🇮🇸 óreiða

🇰🇿 бұзылу

🇬🇪 ხლა

🇦🇿 qarışıqlıq

🇲🇽 desorden

Etymology

The word 'muss' originates from the early 19th century, derived from the dialectal English term 'mussen', which means 'to make messy or untidy'. It likely has roots in the German language, where 'mass' might imply disorder. Over time, 'muss' has evolved into a more common term in American English, capturing a sense of playful disturbance or alteration of the usual order, particularly in relation to hair or clothing. The verb form became popularized as a way to describe the action of creating a casual, informal look.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,111, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.