| word | mess |
|---|---|
| definition | noun If you say that something is a mess or in a mess, you think that it is in an untidy state. The house is a mess. The wrong shampoo can leave curly hair in a tangled mess. Linda can't stand mess. If you say that a situation is a mess, you mean that it is full of trouble or problems . You can also say that something is in a mess . I've made such a mess of my life. ...the many reasons why the economy is in such a mess. She'd got herself into a mess, of that he was certain. A mess is something liquid or sticky that has been accidentally dropped on something. Finally, making a dreadful mess, they devour the fruit. I'll clear up the mess later. The mess at a military base or military barracks is the building in which members of the armed forces can eat or relax . ...a party at the officers' mess. He hurried to the Mess to find the control officer. |
| inflections | messesmessingmessedcock-up |
| cefr-level | B1 |
Tags: oxford5k::cefr-level:b1
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