messy

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   In a disorderly state; chaotic; disorderly.

   a messy office

2. 2
   adj

   Prone to causing mess.

   He is the messiest person I've ever met.

3. 3
   adj

   Difficult or unpleasant to deal with.

   a messy divorce

4. 4
   adj

   Argumentative, spreading spreading gossip, talking behind someone's back

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

5. 5
   adj

   dirty and disorderly

Etymology

From mess + -y.