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messing

/ˈmɛsɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
(transitive, often used with "up") To make untidy or dirty.

Examples :

"The children were messing up the living room with their toys. "
appearance action

Related Words

Illustration disorder

disorder noun

/dɪsˈɔːdə(ɹ)/ /dɪsˈɔːɹdɚ/

Absence of order; state of not being arranged in an orderly manner.

"After playing the children left the room in disorder."

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interfere verb

/ˌɪntəˈfɪə/ /ˌɪntɚˈfɪɹ/

To get involved or involve oneself, causing disturbance.

"I always try not to interfere with other people’s personal affairs."

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barracks noun

/ˈbæɹəks/

(chiefly in the plural) A building for soldiers, especially within a garrison; originally referred to temporary huts, now usually to a permanent structure or set of buildings.

"The soldiers lived in the barracks during their training camp. "

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training verb

/ˈtɹeɪnɪŋ/

To practice an ability.

"She trained seven hours a day to prepare for the Olympics."

Illustration children

children noun

[ˈt͡ʃʊld̠ɹ̠ ̝ʷən] [ˈt͡ʃɪl.d̠ɹ̠ ̝ʷən] [tʃɪl.ɹən]

A person who has not yet reached adulthood, whether natural (puberty), cultural (initiation), or legal (majority)

"Go easy on him: he is but a child."

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soldiers noun

/ˈsɒldʒəz/ /ˈsoʊldʒɚz/

A member of an army, of any rank.

"The soldiers marched in the parade, wearing their uniforms. "

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wardroom noun

/ˈwɔːrdruːm/ /ˈwɔːrdrʊm/

The living quarters of a ship designated for the commissioned officers other than the captain.

"After dinner, the officers retired to the wardroom to discuss the day's events and plan for tomorrow's voyage. "

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officers noun

/ˈɑfɪsɚz/ /ˈɒfɪsəz/ /ˈɔfɪsɚz/

One who has a position of authority in a hierarchical organization, especially in military, police or government organizations.

"The school officers organized the fundraising event. "

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transitive adjective

/ˈtɹænzɪtɪv/

Making a transit or passage.

"The transitive nature of the ferry allowed people to cross the river quickly. "

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cafeteria noun

/ˌkæfəˈtɪriə/ /ˌkæfəˈtɪəriə/

A restaurant in which customers select their food at a counter then carry it on a tray to a table to eat

"At lunchtime, students head to the cafeteria to get their food. "

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annoying verb

/əˈnɔɪɪŋ/ /æˈnɔɪɪŋ/

To disturb or irritate, especially by continued or repeated acts; to bother with unpleasant deeds.

"Marc loved his sister, but when she annoyed him he wanted to switch her off."

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platoon noun

/pləˈtuːn/

A unit of thirty to forty soldiers typically commanded by a lieutenant and forming part of a company.

"The platoon of soldiers practiced marching in formation. "