Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mess-with
phrasal verb
/mɛs wɪð/
Definition
To interfere with or disrupt someone or something.
Examples
- He warned me not to mess with his plans for the weekend.
- Don’t mess with her; she takes her work very seriously.
- They were just messing with him, trying to make him laugh.
Meaning
To cause problems for someone or to bother them, often in a playful or teasing way.
Synonyms
- interfere
- tamper
- fool around
- mess around
