muddy
[ muhd-ee ]
/ ˈmʌd i /
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adjective, mud·di·er, mud·di·est.
verb (used with object), mud·died, mud·dy·ing.
verb (used without object), mud·died, mud·dy·ing.
to become muddy.
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Origin of muddy
OTHER WORDS FROM muddy
mud·di·ly, adverbmud·di·ness, nounun·mud·died, adjectiveun·mud·dy, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for muddy
muddy
/ (ˈmʌdɪ) /
adjective -dier or -diest
covered or filled with mud
not clear or brightmuddy colours
cloudya muddy liquid
(esp of thoughts) confused or vague
verb -dies, -dying or -died
to become or cause to become muddy
Derived forms of muddy
muddily, adverbmuddiness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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