muck

Definition

Muck is a soft, wet, and dirty substance like mud or manure, or anything disgusting or filthy. It can also refer informally to dirt or mess.

Usage & Nuances

Informal, sometimes mildly rude. Common for physical dirt (“covered in muck”), but also used metaphorically (“muck up” means to mess up). Often seen in British English. Distinct from 'mud,' which is just wet earth; 'muck' is dirtier or more unpleasant.

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