mussy

adjective

ˈmə-sē How to pronounce mussy (audio)
Definition of mussynext
as in messy
lacking in order, neatness, and often cleanliness a mussy pile of papers and books

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mussy
  1. messy
  2. chaotic
  3. sloppy
  4. filthy
  5. shaggy
  6. confused
Adjective
  • Think: Date nights, birthdays, team outings — anyone looking for a creative outlet who doesn't mind getting a little messy.
    McKenzie Rankin, Axios, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Entanglement gets messy To probe the inner structure of protons, scientists looked at high-energy particle collisions that have occurred in facilities like the Large Hadron Collider (LHC).
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of messy
Adjective
  • Republican lawmakers called the chaotic exit one of the darkest moments of Biden's administration.
    Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Streets pulse with music, laughter, and a packed calendar of events, creating an electric atmosphere that draws both locals and visitors into one joyous and chaotic rhythm.
    Joyce Onuorah, Essence, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of chaotic
Adjective
  • The word out of Arizona is that Kingsbury’s Cardinals teams were too often sloppy and undisciplined and that his full-team leadership skills and oversight have been lacking.
    Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
  • In the unreliable reality the older Owen inhabits, his favorite childhood show was in fact silly, sloppy, and decidedly low-stakes.
    Samantha Allen, Them, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of sloppy
Adjective
  • In the earlier seasons of the show, characters were often filthy, caked with dirt and blood, clothes tattered.
    Erik Kain, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
  • My father was living alone in that dark, filthy room like an old animal wallowing in its own excrement.
    Lee Chang-dong, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of filthy
Adjective
  • Continue on with Banana Republic’s shaggy knit cardigan, a pair of knee-high boots from Jeffrey Campbell, and finally, H&M’s leopard-print ’90s bag.
    Laura Jackson, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
  • And there's an endearingly shaggy side to this film, all the more shocking given its then-record cost.
    Darren Franich, EW.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of shaggy
Adjective
  • The daughter of Palestinian immigrants to America, Arabella is both confused and demanding.
    Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Listen to this article Zach LaVine’s teammates are confused.
    Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of confused
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muss (up)

mussy

must

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