mucky

[ˈmʌki]

mucky Definition

• 1. covered in or consisting of dirt or filth
• 2. morally 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

• dirty
• filthy
• unclean
• smutty
• grimy

Antonyms for mucky

• clean
• pure

Phrases with mucky

• mucky pup

  a child who is always dirty or messy

  Example

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

• get mucky

  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.