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mussing

mussing is the present participle and gerund of muss.

Meaning of muss

Verb

muss (third-person singular simple present musses, present participle mussing, simple past and past participle mussed)

  1. (transitive) To rumple, tousle or make (something) untidy.
    • The old man affectionately mussed his grandson's hair.

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Phrases with mussing

Questions about mussing

What is mussing the present participle and gerund of?
Mussing is the present participle and gerund of muss.

Words near mussing in the dictionary

  1. mussier
  2. mussies
  3. mussiest
  4. mussily
  5. mussiness
  6. mussing
  7. mussing up
  8. mussitate
  9. mussitated
  10. mussitates
  11. mussitating

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