messy
/ˈmɛsi/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: messier · messiest
Sense 1
Meaning · English
In a disorderly state; chaotic; disorderly.
Adjective
Examples
a messy office
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Prone to causing mess.
Adjective
Examples
He is the messiest person I've ever met.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “messy” mean?
In a disorderly state; chaotic; disorderly.
Is “messy” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.