Muss (Verb)
Meaning
Make messy or untidy; "the child mussed up my hair".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- Playing with my hair, the toddler mussed it up beyond recognition.
- After the party, the kids mussed the living room, leaving a trail of toys and candy.
- The puppy mussed the couch cushions, pulling out all the pillows.
- In her excitement, she mussed the papers on her desk, making a huge mess.
- While getting dressed, the child mussed her own hair, requiring it to be brushed again.