1. (n.) A scramble, as when small objects are thrown down, to be taken by those who can seize them; a confused struggle.

2. (n.) A state of confusion or disorder; -- prob. variant of mess, but influenced by muss, a scramble.

3. (v. t.) To disarrange, as clothing; to rumple.

4. (n.) A term of endearment.

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