English · Nature & Environment
muddy
/ˈmʌdi/
[/ˈmʌdi/]
covered with or full of mud
Beginneradjective
Definition
Covered with or full of mud, which is wet, soft earth. It can also describe water or ideas that are not clear.
Example
The children came home with muddy shoes.
The children came home with muddy shoes.
Etymology
From 'mud' (Middle Low German 'mudde') plus '-y'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for wet ground and figuratively for unclear thinking or images.