Messing Synonyms

To put (the hair or clothes) into a state of disarray.
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. tousling
  2. rumpling
  3. mussing
  4. disordering
  5. dishevelling
To handle something idly, ignorantly, or destructively
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. monkeying
  2. tinkering
  3. tampering
  4. meddling
  5. fooling
  6. fiddling

Words Related to Messing

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Messing Sentence Examples

  • In addition, all receive a messing allowance of 3d.

  • He was messing with her—he knew she was hungry!

  • You're messing with me.

  • I don't like messing with the legal system.

  • It isn't troubling me, but if you really don't want me messing with it...

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