[adjective] -ier, -iestI hate a messy (= untidy) kitchen.The journey took two days and he felt really dirty and messy when he arrived.An activity which is messy causes dirt and untidiness.Eating a ripe peach can be messy.Vicky cooks really well but she's rather messy.A messy situation is one which is confused and unpleasant.A war will be a long and messy business.They had a bitter, messy divorce.
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Meaning of MESSY in English
Cambridge English vocab. Кембриджский английский словарь. 2012