Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mussy

adjective

/ˈməsē/

Definition

Muddy, dirty, or untidy; messy in appearance.

Examples

The children’s room was so mussy that I could hardly walk through it.
After a long day at the park, she looked a bit mussy with her hair tangled and clothes wrinkled.

Meaning

The term ‘mussy’ is often used to describe something that is disheveled or not well-kept. It can refer to a person’s appearance or to a disordered environment.