Meaning of mussiness in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈmʌsɪnɪs/

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1. Noun

   mussiness

   Etymology

   mid 19th century; earliest use found in The New York Independent. From mussy + -ness

   Definitions

   1. a state of confusion and disorderliness

   Examples

   • « the house was a mess »
   • « she smoothed the mussiness of the bed »