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to mess with
[phrase form: mess]
01
meterse con, jugársela con
to get involved with something or someone, often dangerous, in a way that might lead to problems or harm
Transitive: to mess with sb/sth
Informal
Ejemplos
Do n't mess with the electrical wiring unless you're trained; it's dangerous.
No te metas con el cableado eléctrico a menos que estés capacitado; es peligroso.
He warned his friends not to mess with his relationship by spreading rumors.
Advirtió a sus amigos que no se metieran con su relación difundiendo rumores.
02
bromear con, tomar el pelo a
to tease or joke with someone in a lighthearted and good-natured manner
Transitive: to mess with sb
InformalEjemplos
We always mess with each other at work; it keeps the atmosphere light and fun.
Siempre nos bromeamos en el trabajo; mantiene el ambiente ligero y divertido.
I do n't mean to upset you; I was just messing with you when I made that comment.
No quiero molestarte; solo estaba bromeando contigo cuando hice ese comentario.
03
molestar, provocar
to bother, provoke, or antagonize someone
Transitive: to mess with sb/sth
SlangEjemplos
Do n't mess with me when I'm tired.
No te metas conmigo cuando estoy cansado.
He messed with the wrong crowd.
Él se metió con la gente equivocada.
04
(African American) to like, enjoy, approve of, or support someone or something
SlangEjemplos
I really mess with that new song.
She messes with him heavy.
