muck
13 synonyms for muck, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Wet, sticky dirt, mud, or manure.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
Wet, sticky dirt, mud, or manure.
“The farmyard was covered in muck after the rain.”
How to use muck
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
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.
Full origin of muck →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.
