Messy

Pronunciation: /ˈmɛsi/

Definitions of messy

adjective describing something that is untidy or disorganized

Example Sentences

A1 My room is messy because I haven't cleaned it in a while.

A2 The kitchen was messy after we finished cooking dinner.

B1 Her handwriting is messy, making it difficult to read her notes.

B2 The artist's studio was messy with paint splatters and brushes strewn everywhere.

C1 Despite his messy appearance, he always manages to impress with his work.

C2 The paperwork was in a messy state, requiring hours of organization to sort through.

Examples of messy in a Sentence

formal The messy paperwork on the desk needs to be organized.

informal My room is so messy right now, I can't find anything!

slang Her hair was a hot mess after being caught in the rain.

figurative The situation became messy when emotions started to run high.

Grammatical Forms of messy

• past tense: messed
• plural: messes
• comparative: messier
• superlative: messiest
• present tense: mess
• future tense: will mess
• perfect tense: has messed
• continuous tense: is messing
• singular: messy
• positive degree: messy
• infinitive: to mess
• gerund: messing
• participle: messed

Origin and Evolution of messy

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'messy' originated from the Middle English word 'messe', which means a serving of food. It later evolved to refer to disorder or untidiness.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'messy' transitioned from its original meaning of a serving of food to describe something that is disorganized or untidy.