Meaning of the word muddy in English

What does muddy mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

muddy

US /ˈmʌd.i/
UK /ˈmʌd.i/
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Adjective

1.

covered in or full of mud

Example:
After the rain, the path became very muddy.
His boots were completely muddy from walking through the fields.
2.

(of water or color) not clear or bright

Example:
The river water was very muddy after the storm.
The painting used a lot of dark, muddy colors.
3.

(of a situation or idea) unclear or confused

Example:
The legal situation was quite muddy, making it hard to decide.
His explanation was so muddy that no one understood it.

Verb

1.

to make something covered in or full of mud

Example:
The children muddied their clothes playing in the garden.
He accidentally muddied the clean floor with his wet shoes.
2.

to make something unclear or confused

Example:
His poor explanation only served to muddy the waters further.
Don't try to muddy the issue with irrelevant details.
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