- present participle of muck.
mucking
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of mucking
Example Sentences
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Proponents like Liverpool owner John Henry wound up apologizing for mucking with the product.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
"I liked her because if you asked her a question, you'd get an answer - no mucking about."
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
As Ms Hall was busy draining off the pasta in the sink, her partner of 27 years and their daughter were "mucking about by the back door".
From BBC ● Mar. 12, 2025
Burns said she always liked matching taller players against shorter players and the inverse, mucking up the opposing team’s vision on the court to force turnovers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 19, 2025
Then Simon stood up and Ralph looked at him in astonishment "You! What were you mucking about in the dark for?"
From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding
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