First Known Use: 1591
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1muss
noun \ˈməs\
Definition of MUSS
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slang : a confused conflict : row
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: a state of disorder : mess
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Origin of MUSS
origin unknown
Related to MUSS
- Synonyms
- chance-medley, confusion, disarrangement, disarray, dishevelment, disorder, disorderedness, disorderliness, disorganization, free-for-all, havoc, heck, hell, jumble, mare's nest, mess, messiness, misorder, muddle, chaos, shambles, snake pit, tumble, welter
- Antonyms
- order, orderliness
2muss
verb
: to make (something, such as clothing or hair) messy or untidy
Full Definition of MUSS
transitive verb
: to make untidy : disarrange
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First Known Use of MUSS
1835
MUSSED Defined for Kids
1muss
noun \ˈməs\
Definition of MUSS for Kids
: a state of disorder : mess
2muss
verb
mussedmuss·ing
Definition of MUSS for Kids
: to make messy or untidy <The wind mussed my hair.>
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