Definition of "messy" in English

adjective

1. (of a place, situation, person, etc) In a disorderly state; chaotic; disorderly.

   • a messy office
   • Jim ran his fingers through his messy brown hair.

2. (of a person) Prone to causing mess.

   • He is the messiest person I've ever met.

3. (of a situation) Difficult or unpleasant to deal with.

   • a messy divorce

4. (of a person) Argumentative, spreading spreading gossip, talking behind someone's back

   • They keep starting fights with Sam, they're so messy.