A mess of Meaning in English
expression
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈmɛs/ /ˈəv
uh-MESS-uhv
æɪ/ /mˈɛs/ /ˈɒv
uh-MESS-ov
Definition
An informal expression meaning a large amount of something, often in a disorganized, confusing, or problematic way.
Usage & Nuances
Common in casual speech. Usually signals disorganization or excess ('a mess of problems', 'a mess of papers'). Can also mean simply 'a lot of,' but often with a negative or chaotic tone. Do not use in formal writing.
Spanish: un lío de - un montón de - un desastre dePortuguese (BR): uma bagunça de - um monte dePortuguese (PT): uma confusão de - um monte deChinese (Simplified): 一堆 - 一团糟的Chinese (Traditional): 一堆 - 一團糟的Hindi: एक गड़बड़ का - ढेर साराArabic: فوضى من - كمية كبيرة منBengali: একগাদা - জগাখিচুড়িRussian: куча - беспорядок изJapanese: たくさんの - めちゃくちゃなVietnamese: một mớ - một đốngKorean: 엉망진창의 - 많은Turkish: bir sürü - karmaşa doluUrdu: ایک گڑبڑ سا - بہت ساIndonesian: semburan - banyak sekali
Example Sentences
There's a mess of clothes on the floor.
basic
We had a mess of homework last night.
basic
He made a mess of the kitchen while cooking.
basic
After the party, there was a mess of empty bottles everywhere.
natural
Her plan turned into a mess of problems.
natural
Wow, you really got a mess of hair after that wind!
natural