muddy
mu
ˈmə
ddy
di
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British pronunciation
/mˈʌdi/
muddied

Definition & Meaning of "muddy"in English

01

marked by a mixture of soil and water

muddy definition and meaning
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After the rain, the backyard became muddy and difficult to walk through.
02

having a dull or mixed color

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The painter used muddy colors, making the artwork appear lifeless.
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The speaker 's muddy explanations left the audience puzzled and unsure about the topic
04

having indistinct audio quality

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The recording had a muddy sound, obscuring the lyrics.
05

having questionable ethical standards

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The politician 's muddy past raised concerns among voters.
to muddy
01

to cause something to become dirty, often by adding mud

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Heavy rains can muddy the river, making it unsafe for swimming.
02

to make something unclear or difficult to understand

Transitive: to muddy sth
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Introducing too many technical terms can muddy the explanation for those who are not familiar with the subject.
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