Muddy Definition & Meaning
muddy
- adjective
- (of soil) soft and watery; "the ground was boggy under foot"; "a marshy coastline"; "miry roads"; "wet mucky lowland"; "muddy barnyard"; "quaggy terrain"; "the sloughy edge of the pond"; "swampy bayous"
- dirty and messy; covered with mud or muck; "muddy boots"; "a mucky stable"
- (of color) discolored by impurities; not bright and clear; "dirty" is often used in combination; "a dirty (or dingy) white"; "the muddied grey of the sea"; "muddy colors"; "dirty-green walls"; "dirty-blonde hair"
- (of liquids) clouded as with sediment; "a cloudy liquid"; "muddy coffee"; "murky waters"
- verb
- dirty with mud
- cause to become muddy; "These data would have muddied the prediction"
- make turbid; "muddy the water"
"Muddy" in song lyrics
See how muddy is used in real songs:
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"Now your clothes all muddy"
Afroman — Colt 45 -
"Cause it's too muddy"
Big Moe f/ H.A.W.K., Z-Ro — Po' it Up -
"And a cold cup, and you know it's muddy"
Boss Hogg Outlawz — Boyz N' Blue Flow 2
Words that rhyme with muddy
Usage tips for "muddy"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "muddy" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for muddy to find words that pair well.