messy (B1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈmɛsi/
Definition
Untidy or dirty; in a state of disorder.
Examples
His bedroom was always messy, with clothes and books scattered on the floor.
The kitchen became messy after we tried to bake cookies for the first time.
She tried to keep her desk tidy, but it often ended up messy by the end of the week.
How to Use messy
- messy eater (collocation)
- Someone who eats in a way that creates a lot of mess. — "Be careful, he's a messy eater and might spill soup on you."
- messy situation (collocation)
- A complicated or difficult set of circumstances. — "The company is trying to resolve a messy situation with its suppliers."
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