Associations to the word «Muss»

Wiktionary

MUSS, verb. (transitive) To rumple, tousle or make (something) untidy.
MUSS, noun. A mess (disagreeable mixture or confusion of things; disorder)
MUSS, noun. (obsolete) A scramble, as when small objects are thrown down, to be taken by those who can seize them; a confused struggle.
MUSS, noun. (obsolete) A term of endearment.

Dictionary definition

MUSS, noun. A state of confusion and disorderliness; "the house was a mess"; "she smoothed the mussiness of the bed".
MUSS, verb. Make messy or untidy; "the child mussed up my hair".

Wise words

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