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Messi
/ˈmɛsi/
Argentinian footballer
Messi scored a hat‑trick in the match.
Messi scored three goals in the game.
informal
A world‑renowned Argentine professional soccer player, often regarded as one of the greatest of all time.
Fans lined up for hours just to get a glimpse of Messi on the training field.
Supporters waited for many hours to see Messi practice.
Used as a proper noun; can also be used metaphorically to describe extraordinary skill.
Collocations
Messi's goala goal scored by MessiMessi's transferthe move of Messi from one club to another
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Pro Tip
Pronunciation tip
The stress is on the first syllable: MEH-see.
Gold Rule
Proper noun rule
Always write proper names with an initial capital letter.
Word Origin
Surname of Italian origin, likely derived from the diminutive of 'Messa' (mass) or from 'Messere' meaning 'sir'.
Usage Notes
Always capitalized; refers specifically to Lionel Messi unless context indicates otherwise.
Word Breakdown
Messi
proper name of a famous footballer
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