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UK//juː mɛs wɪð//US//ju mɛs wɪð//

Meaning of You mess with

To interfere or provoke someone, often causing trouble.

In simple words: to interfere or play around with someone or something

You mess with in a sentence

  • Don't mess with my phone while I'm using it.
  • He warned them not to mess with his plans.
  • If you mess with her, she'll get upset.
  • I heard you like to mess with your brother's computer.
  • They always mess with each other during the weekends.

How to use You mess with

Typically used in casual conversations and may have a threatening undertone. Avoid in formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

mess with + object

Memory hint

Think of 'mess' as playing in a messy way; 'with' means alongside someone.

Related words

Collocations with You mess with

  • mess with someone's emotions
  • don't mess with the law
  • mess with the system
  • mess with fire
  • mess with trouble

Synonyms for You mess with

  • fool around with
  • meddle with
  • mess around with
  • tamper with
  • poke at

Common mistakes with You mess with

  • Omitting 'with' after 'mess'
  • Using 'mess' without an object
  • Confusing with 'mess up' which means to make a mistake

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Frequently asked questions about You mess with

What does You mess with mean?

to interfere or play around with someone or something

What is the definition of You mess with?

To interfere or provoke someone, often causing trouble.

How do you use You mess with in a sentence?

Don't mess with my phone while I'm using it.

Can you give another example of You mess with?

He warned them not to mess with his plans.

What are synonyms for You mess with?

Common alternatives include fool around with, meddle with, mess around with, tamper with, poke at.

What words go with You mess with?

It commonly pairs with mess with someone's emotions, don't mess with the law, mess with the system, mess with fire, mess with trouble.

What are common mistakes when using You mess with?

Omitting 'with' after 'mess' Using 'mess' without an object Confusing with 'mess up' which means to make a mistake

How do you pronounce You mess with?

US: //ju mɛs wɪð//, UK: //juː mɛs wɪð//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is You mess with formal or informal?

"You mess with" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use You mess with?

Typically used in casual conversations and may have a threatening undertone. Avoid in formal contexts.