Alternative form of Mas John

(military) A warm meal, usually cooked in a large pot, often similar to a stew or porridge; service of such a heated meal to soldiers.

(informal, chiefly US) A situation or object in a state of extreme disarray. / (informal, chiefly US) A disheveled or unbalanced person, particularly one who is nevertheless, or therefore, attractive.

(US) A military dining room or building on an army or marine base.

(transitive) To make a mess of; to untidy, disorder, soil, or muss. / (transitive) To cause a problem with; to introduce an error or mistake in; to make muddled or confused; spoil; ruin.

plural of mess-up

(informal) A mistake or fiasco; something that has gone wrong.

plural of mess tent

Barreled salt beef, packed with about 80 pounds chuck and rump, two flanks, and the rest plates.

(informal) To fiddle idly. / (informal) To joke, kid, or play. / (informal) To have a sexual relationship, especially one which is non-commital.