adj

mucky

MUH-kee

Mucky (adj) means Covered in mud or dirt. Example: “The kids came home with mucky boots after playing outside.”

adj

Covered in mud or dirt.

"The kids came home with mucky boots after playing outside."

"It's a mucky field once the rain sets in."

How to use mucky

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDirty or muddy.

Common pairings

mucky boots mucky field

muckier comparative, muckiest superlative

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The kids came home with _____ boots after playing outside.

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What does “mucky” mean?

The word “mucky” means covered in mud or dirt. In plain terms, dirty or muddy.

How do you pronounce “mucky”?

“Mucky” is pronounced MUH-kee (/ˈmʌki/ in IPA).

How do you use “mucky” in a sentence?

Here is “mucky” used in a sentence: “The kids came home with mucky boots after playing outside.”

What part of speech is “mucky”?

“Mucky” is an adjective.

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