Cool MateMeaning 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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You mess with in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
تتدخل في
تتدخل أو تلعب مع شخص أو شيء ما
- Bengaliবাংলা
You mess with
কারো সাথে বা কোনো কিছুর সাথে ঘাঁটাঘাঁটি করা বা বিরক্ত করা
- GermanDeutsch
Du legst dich an mit
sich mit jemandem oder etwas einmischen oder herumspielen
- SpanishEspañol
Meterse con
meterse o jugar con alguien o algo
- Persianفارسی
You mess with
با کسی یا چیزی ور رفتن یا اذیت کردن
- FrenchFrançais
Faire chier / S'en prendre à
interférer ou jouer avec quelqu'un ou quelque chose
- Hindiहिन्दी
You mess with
किसी से या किसी चीज़ से छेड़छाड़ करना या खेलना
- ItalianItaliano
Non scherzare con
intromettersi o giocare con qualcuno o qualcosa
- PortuguesePortuguês
Não se meta com
se intrometer ou brincar com alguém ou algo
- RussianРусский
Не связывайся с
вмешиваться или играть с кем-то или чем-то
- Urduاردو
You mess with
کسی شخص یا چیز کے ساتھ چھیڑ چھاڑ کرنا یا مداخلت کرنا
- Chinese中文
You mess with
去干涉或玩弄某人或某事
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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.