muck

[mʌk]

muck Definition

• 1. wet, sticky soil or dirt
• 2. something that is filthy or disgusting
• 3. nonsense or worthless information

Using muck: Examples

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

• Example

  The pigs were rolling in the muck.

• Example

  The kitchen was full of muck and grime.

• Example

  Don't listen to him, he's just talking muck.

• Example

  The article was full of muck-raking and sensationalism.

muck Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for muck

• dirt
• mud
• sludge
• trash
• filth

Phrases with muck

• muck about/around

  to waste time doing things that are not important or useful

  Example

  We spent the afternoon mucking about on the beach.

• muck in

  to start working hard with other people in order to achieve something

  Example

  Come on, let's muck in and get this job done.

• muck up

  to spoil or ruin something

  Example

  I mucked up the interview by arriving late.

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Summary: muck in Brief

The term 'muck' [mʌk] refers to wet, sticky soil or dirt, as well as something filthy or disgusting. It can also mean nonsense or worthless information, as in 'Don't listen to him, he's just talking muck.' Phrases like 'muck about/around' denote wasting time, while 'muck in' means working hard with others to achieve something. 'Muck up' implies spoiling or ruining something.