Simple Definition of muck

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muck

1 of 2

noun

informal
1
: wet dirt or mud
Clean that muck off your shoes.
2
chiefly British : solid waste from farm animals : manure
3
informal : something that is disgusting
How can they expect us to eat this muck? [=garbage, junk]

muck

2 of 2

verb

mucks; mucked; mucking
mucks; mucked; mucking

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“Muck.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/muck. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.

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