muss
Americannoun
verb (used with object)
verb
noun
Etymology
Origin of muss
Example Sentences
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The Meta boss appeared in a dark suit and gray tie, his signature chestnut curls slightly mussed, darting occasional nervous looks at the jury and the 20-year-old plaintiff, who sat in the courtroom gallery.
From Los Angeles Times
She pressed her hand on his head and mussed up his soft curls.
From Literature
At last the eye patch was finished, and Margaret adjusted it carefully so as not to muss Lady Constance’s elaborately upswept hair.
From Literature
She appeared at our interview with opaque cat eye sunglasses and her signature shag haircut stylishly mussed.
From Los Angeles Times
As always, Lorenzo is more than happy to muss up the expected, to push the boundaries while still respecting the core traditions of the art form.
From Los Angeles Times
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