mucky

[ˈmʌki]

mucky Definition

  • 1covered in or consisting of dirt or filth
  • 2morally corrupt or indecent

Using mucky: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "mucky" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The children came home from the playground with mucky hands and faces.

  • Example

    The kitchen was mucky after cooking a big meal.

  • Example

    He was accused of being involved in some mucky business dealings.

  • Example

    She didn't want to be associated with the mucky side of politics.

mucky Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for mucky

Antonyms for mucky

Phrases with mucky

  • a child who is always dirty or messy

    Example

    My little brother was a real mucky pup when he was younger.

  • to get dirty or covered in filth

    Example

    We knew we were going to get mucky on the hike, so we wore old clothes.

  • mucky-muck

    a person who has a lot of power or influence, especially in a particular organization or field

    Example

    The mucky-mucks at the top of the company make all the important decisions.

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Summary: mucky in Brief

'Mucky' [ˈmʌki] describes something that is covered in dirt or filth, or someone who is morally corrupt. It can be used to describe physical things like 'The kitchen was mucky after cooking a big meal,' or people like 'He was accused of being involved in some mucky business dealings.' The phrase 'mucky pup' refers to a child who is always dirty or messy.