messy

adj

Etymology: Etymology tree English mess Proto-Indo-European *-kos Proto-Germanic *-gaz Proto-West Germanic *-g Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English messy From mess + -y.

1. In a disorderly state; chaotic; disorderly.

   “a messy office”

   “Jim ran his fingers through his messy brown hair.”

2. Prone to causing mess.

   “He is the messiest person I've ever met.”

3. Difficult or unpleasant to deal with.

   “a messy divorce”

   “Say bonjour to the botched R.S.V.P. The practice of replying to invitations, let alone actually showing up to parties as promised, has become as antiquated as the chimney sweep, and much messier.”

4. Argumentative, spreading spreading gossip, talking behind someone's back

   “They keep starting fights with Sam, they're so messy.”