1. a dirty or untidy state of things or of a place
2. a situation that is confused or full of problems
3. a place where members of the armed forces eat meals
Usage: military

1. to make something dirty or untidy
2. to interfere with or handle carelessly
Usage: often used with ‘with’

Examples

• The kitchen was a complete mess after the party.
• I made a mess of the presentation and forgot half my points.
• The soldiers ate their dinner in the mess hall.
• Don’t mess up your clean room before guests arrive.
• Stop messing with the radio settings.
• The financial crisis created a real mess for the company.
• She accidentally messed her hair while putting on the sweater.