present participle of mess

A surname from German.

plural of Mess

simple past tense and past participle of mess with

present participle of mess with

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of mess with

(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.

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

(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.