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Noun
careful planning had eliminated most of the muss that usually accompanies a move to a new house
Verb
His suit was mussed when he got out of the car.
the wind mussed up my hair
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The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2025
Zero fuss, zero muss and one terrific choice by the Wildcats.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2024
Matthew Korfhage, WIRED, 27 Dec. 2024
Pearce, in a magnificent performance, plays him as a kind of citadel—towering yet human-scaled, his immaculate dress and coiffure barely mussed by the occasional burst of temper or spasm of ego.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 20 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Related Articles Indulging in books and nooks No muss, no fuss houseplants?
—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2025
Zero fuss, zero muss and one terrific choice by the Wildcats.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2024
Verb
This can also cause trouble when doing gram-to-ounce conversions, which require a double-tap: A toggle switch at the device’s base would be more helpful, without mussing up the smooth surface of the cup.
—Matthew Korfhage, WIRED, 27 Dec. 2024
Pearce, in a magnificent performance, plays him as a kind of citadel—towering yet human-scaled, his immaculate dress and coiffure barely mussed by the occasional burst of temper or spasm of ego.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Muss.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/muss. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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