English · Phrasal verb Attested

mess over

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To mistreat, abuse, oppress or bother (someone).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Đối xử tệ, lạm dụng, áp bức hoặc làm phiền ai đó

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “mess over” mean?

To mistreat, abuse, oppress or bother (someone).

Is “mess over” formal or informal?

mess over is generally slang.

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