a tent used to shelter people eating in a group, especially in a military or working setting.

An English dessert of strawberries with cream and pieces of meringue, traditionally served at the prizegiving picnic of Eton College.

(juggling) A pattern that involves crossing and uncrossing the arms while juggling.

(idiomatic) Something of trivial value, especially of immediate value.

(military) mess kit (military uniform)

Alternative form of messed up

(informal) The state or condition of being messed-up.

plural of mess jacket

A double-breasted jacket, part of mess kit.

(juggling) A pattern which consists of throwing each prop straight up whilst crossing and uncrossing one's arms.