Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

touse

verb
/taʊz/
Definition
To dishevel or make untidy, especially hair.
Examples
  • She tousled his hair playfully before he left for school.
  • The wind tousled the leaves, making them swirl around the garden.
Meaning
The act of tousling or rumpling something, typically making it look messy or unkempt.
Synonyms
  • rumple
  • dishevel
  • mess up