muck

noun
UK: /mʌk/
US: /mʌk/

  1. Dirt or a muddy substance.

    1. The kids played in the muck all afternoon.
    2. After the rain, the garden path was covered in thick muck.

  2. Something regarded as worthless or unpleasant.

    1. Don't fill your mind with such muck.
    2. The tabloids are full of muck about celebrities and politicians.

Synonyms

mire filth dirt grime sludge
muck verb

  1. To spread manure or fertilizer on land.

    1. He had to muck the fields before planting.
    2. The farmer mucked the land to improve the soil for the next crop.

  2. To make something dirty or messy.

    1. The dog mucked up the house with muddy paws.
    2. Don't muck your shoes in that puddle it's really dirty there.
muck phrasal-verb

  1. To make a mess of something.

    1. I always muck up my exams.
    2. He always mucks things up when he tries to help.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "muck" in English means: Dirt or a muddy substance., Something regarded as worthless or unpleasant..

The phonetic transcription of "muck" is /mʌk/ in British English and /mʌk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "muck": mire, filth, dirt, grime, sludge.

Example usage of "muck": "The kids played in the muck all afternoon.". More examples on the page.