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to mess with
[phrase form: mess]
01
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
Grammatical Information
Action verb
Regular
Inseparable
Present tense
mess with
3rd person singular
messes with
Past simple
messed with
Past participle
messed with
Examples
Do n't mess with the electrical wiring unless you're trained; it's dangerous.
02
to tease or joke with someone in a lighthearted and good-natured manner
Transitive: to mess with sb
Informal
Examples
We always mess with each other at work; it keeps the atmosphere light and fun.
03
to bother, provoke, or antagonize someone
Transitive: to mess with sb/sth
Slang
Examples
Do n't mess with me when I'm tired.
04
(African American) to like, enjoy, approve of, or support someone or something
Slang
Examples
I really mess with that new song.
