Used when emphasizing abundance or chaos in various situations.
Literal Meaning
A confusing or chaotic situation or condition
Actual Meaning
A large quantity of something
Examples in Context
'I caught a mess of fish.' (Translation: I caught a lot of fish)
Helpful Tips
1Large quantity
2Usually food
3Southern term
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heap
load
pile
mass
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