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muck


2muck

verb

Definition of MUCK

transitive verb
1
a : to clean up; especially : to clear of manure or filth —usually used with out b : to clear of muck
2
: to dress (as soil) with muck
3
: to dirty with or as if with muck : soil
intransitive verb
1
: to move or load muck (as in a mine)
2
a : to engage in aimless activity —usually used with about or around b : putter, tinker —usually used with about or around <mucking around with his computer> c : interfere, meddle —usually used with about or around
muck·er noun

Examples of MUCK

  1. <you can't work in the garden and not expect to muck your clothes>

First Known Use of MUCK

14th century

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