Mud
/mʌd/noun
A soft, sticky matter resulting from the mixing of earth and water.
Her boots sank into the heavy mud.
Often appears as...
- stick in the mud
- mud pie
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Outdoor imagery
Think of rainy days, gardening, or walking through puddles - situations where mud is commonly found.
After the storm, the park was covered in mud.
Pro Tip 2/3Negatively viewed
Mud often has a negative connotation, implying messiness or trouble.
They went home covered in mud after their hike.
Pro Tip 3/3Clean with care
Items stained with mud need to be cleaned gently to avoid damage.
I gently scrubbed my shoes to remove the caked-on mud.
Compare with
claydirtfilthgrimemiresedimentsiltsludgyslush
Never forget "Mud"
Humans forget easily. That's why you should download WordUp: Smart reminders, word games, AI practice, and much more!
WordUp Chrome Extension
As you browse the web instantly look up words you don’t know.
Get Chrome Extension