mess的形容词形式messy;
messy:adj.肮脏的;凌乱的;不整洁的;使脏乱的;使不整洁的;混乱的
She was a good, if messy, cook
尽管不爱干净,她还是个好厨子。
As the work tends to be a bit messy you'll need to wear old clothes.
这个活儿有点脏,你需要穿旧衣服。
Finger painting is very messy but an excellent diversion.
用手指画画是很脏,但却是一项极好的消遣。