mess I 2. v. 1) производить беспорядок (about/around with); Who's been messing about with my papers? They're all out of order.
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mess I 2. v. 2) пачкать, грязнить (тж. mess up); Try not to mess up your new dress before the party.
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mess I 2. v. 3) портить дело (часто mess up); If John messes up his driving test again, I doubt if he'll ever pass it.
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mess I 2. v. 4) лодырничать, работать с ленцой (часто mess about); What have you been doing today? Oh, nothing, just messing about.
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mess I 2. v. 5) mil. есть, питаться (with); In this camp, private soldiers do not mess with officers, but have a separate cookhouse - mess about with - mess around with - mess with