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What does "mess with" mean?

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Rebecca

"Mess with" is an informal phrase that refers to bothering or interacting with someone in a way that will cause them to be angry or frustrated. Ex: My sister messes with me by stealing my hairbrush. Ex: I don't mess with my teacher because I don't want to get in trouble.

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