Noun
careful planning had eliminated most of the muss that usually accompanies a move to a new house Verb
His suit was mussed when he got out of the car.
the wind mussed up my hair
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Related Articles Indulging in books and nooks No muss, no fuss houseplants?—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2025 Zero fuss, zero muss and one terrific choice by the Wildcats.—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2024
Verb
But unlike very temporary morning breath and mussed hair, there can be a long-lasting impact on our skin's smoothness.—Marci Robin, Allure, 24 Feb. 2025 The bedhead texture and mussed up fringe give the medium length great shape.—Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 20 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for muss
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