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Messiness Definition & Meaning

messiness
noun
  1. a state of confusion and disorderliness; "the house was a mess"; "she smoothed the mussiness of the bed"
  2. the trait of being untidy and messy

"Messiness" in song lyrics

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  • "And engage in our national black messiness"
    Public Enemy f/ Dead Prez, KAM, Paris, Professor Griff — Can't Hold Us Back

Usage tips for "messiness"

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Frequently asked questions

What does messiness mean?
a state of confusion and disorderliness; "the house was a mess"; "she smoothed the mussiness of the bed" the trait of being untidy and messy
What part of speech is messiness?
Messiness is a noun.
How many definitions does messiness have?
Messiness has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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