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\ ˈnē-ˈdēp 
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\Definition of knee-deep
1a : sunk to the knees
knee-deep in mud
b : deeply engaged or occupied
knee-deep in work
2 : knee-high
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knee-deep
adjectiveEnglish Language Learners Definition of knee-deep
: reaching as high as your knees
: standing in something that reaches your knees
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The first known use of knee-deep was in the 15th century
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