This is the 1027th most frequent Dutch word.
messi
The Dutch word "messi" does not have a specific definition in standard Dutch; it may refer to the name of the famous footballer Lionel Messi.
Here, 'Messi' is used as a proper noun to refer to the famous football player Lionel Messi.
Messi speelt geweldig voetbal.
Messi plays fantastic football.
In this context, 'messi' is used as an ironic nickname, referencing the player but in contrast to excellence.
Tijdens een training was ik zo slecht, mijn team noemde mij een messi.
During a training session, I was so bad that my team called me a messi.
Here, 'messi' is used as a common noun derived from colloquial or idiomatic expressions in certain Dutch-speaking communities.