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muddy

The correct spelling is muddy.

How to pronounce muddy

[ˈmʌdi]
verb

IPA: [ˈmʌdi]

Say it like: Mud-dee

The correct spelling is muddy. To get mud on (something). For example: "If you muddy your shoes don't wear them inside."

Usage Examples

If you muddy your shoes don't wear them inside.

The discussion only muddied their understanding of the subject.

He slogged across the muddy field.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To get mud on (something).
  2. 2.To make a mess of, or create confusion with regard to; to muddle.

adjective

  1. 1.Covered with or full of mud or wet soil.
  2. 2.With mud or other sediment brought into suspension, turbid.
  3. 3.Not clear; mixed up or blurry.
  4. 4.Confused; stupid; incoherent; vague.
  5. 5.Soiled with feces.

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