# messing

Pronunciation: say "MES-ing" /ˈmɛsɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of mess. — present participle and gerund of mess
   - Simple: The -ing form of mess. Use it after am, is, are, was or were, or to name the action.
   - _He spent the whole weekend messing around with his old motorcycle._
   - _After messing up the recipe twice, she finally ordered takeout._

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