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muck

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Noun — Wet, sticky dirt, mud, or manure.

How to use muck

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muck out the stable covered in muck muck about

Etymology

From Middle English mok/muk, borrowed from Old Norse myki ("dung"), related to the idea of something slick or slippery.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “muck” mean?

The word “muck” means wet, sticky dirt, mud, or manure. In plain terms, wet dirt or manure — or, as a verb, to clean it out (or to discard cards face-down in poker).

How do you pronounce “muck”?

“Muck” is pronounced muhk (/mʌk/ in IPA).

How do you use “muck” in a sentence?

Here is “muck” used in a sentence: “The farmyard was covered in muck after the rain.”

What part of speech is “muck”?

Depending on how it is used, “muck” can be a noun and a verb.

Where does the word “muck” come from?

The word “muck” comes from Middle English. From Middle English mok/muk, borrowed from Old Norse myki ("dung"), related to the idea of something slick or slippery.

How many meanings does “muck” have?

“Muck” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: wet, sticky dirt, mud, or manure.

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