mudder

[muhd-er]

noun

1. a racehorse able to perform well on a wet, muddy track.

2. an athlete who performs well in muddy conditions.

Word History and Origins

Origin of mudder¹

First recorded in 1900–05; mud + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Junior Anthony Villa of El Camino Real might be able to tell college recruiters that he’s a true mudder after scoring three goals in a 5-3 victory.

From Los Angeles Times

McIlroy won his four major championships in relatively soggy conditions, cementing a reputation as a mudder that he thinks is a bit unfair.

From Washington Times

Even in the Aug. 15 Travel article “It’s a mud, mud, mud, mud world,” there was no map of the “mudder” area of the Netherlands.

From Washington Post

“You just have to develop a mudder’s mentality.”

From Washington Times

The group stages are a tough mudder for supporters – a draining test of endurance, nerve, commitment, caffeine levels and ability to understand how net run-rate works.

From The Guardian