What does "Mess up" mean?

make dirty or untidy

Synonym: disturbing, troubling Opposite: normal, fine

"Mess up" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

these games of grannies i hope they're not messing up my garden

Peppa Pig S6E41

That's for messing up my hair.

Back to the Future

I'd mess up.

Black Mirror S1E2

Oh, man, that's messed up.

Breaking Bad S1E2

I didn't wanna mess up, because you're sort of opinionated.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine S1E1

"Mess up" in TV shows & movies

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