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Meaning of mussed
The primary meaning of the word "mussed" is to describe something, especially hair, as being disordered or untidy.
Etymology of mussed
The word "mussed" has its origins in the mid-17th century, derived from the verb "muss", which means to pull or tear something roughly, often in a violent or aggressive manner.
Historically, the term was used to describe hair that had beenroughly handled or disordered, and over time, its meaning expanded to include other types of disorder or disarray.
Synonyms
disheveled
rumpled
tousled
untidy
unkempt
messy
disordered
chaotic
cluttered
jumbled
tangled
knotted
twisted
snarled
matted
uncombed
unbrushed
unkept
sloppy
slovenly
slapdash
haphazard
careless
lax
neglectful
sloppy
rough
coarse
crude
ragged
frayed
frazzled
worn
tired
bedraggled
frowzy
blowsy
dowdy
dingy
seedy
shabby
threadbare
tattered
torn
damaged
impaired
marred
spoilt
ruined
destroyed
Definitions
- Oxford Languages defines "mussed" as having hair that is disordered or untidy, typically as a result of sleeping or being outdoors.
- It can also describe something as being disarranged or disordered, such as clothes or furniture.
Usage Examples
- After sleeping, her hair was mussed and required a thorough brushing to restore its usual neatness.
- The room was mussed, with clothes and papers scattered all over the floor.
- He had a mussed look, as if he had just rolled out of bed and stumbled into the meeting.