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mess with

verb

Definitions

  1. To interfere with.

    • Don't mess with the controls. I just got everything adjusted correctly.

  2. To diss

    To diss; to put down.

    • Hey! Quit messing with my brother.

  3. To joke around with or dupe someone, in either a friendly or unfriendly manner.

    • Don't worry: I'm just messing with you.
  4. ›+ 2 more definitions

    1. To admire, enjoy, or approve of.

      • You know I mess with you heavy.

    2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically

      Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see mess, with. To eat with.

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