Foundation level · Year 4 · free
messy
adjective · Say it: MESS-ee
What it means
Foundationuntidy, dirty or all over the place
Mum sighed when she saw my messy bedroom covered in toys and clothes.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- cluttered
- disorganised
- grubby
- untidy
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- clean
- neat
- tidy
More examples
- Painting in art class was fun but very messy, so we wore aprons.
Where the word comes from
It comes from the word 'mess', which once meant a portion of food.
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