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Mucked: meaning, definitions and examples

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mucked

 

[ mสŒkt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Mucked is the past tense of the verb 'muck'. It generally means to make a mess of something or to handle something clumsily. This term can also imply a level of entanglement or involvement in some form of dirt or filth. In a more colloquial sense, to muck something up signifies to ruin or spoil it. It is often used in informal contexts, especially among friends or in casual conversations.

Synonyms

botched, messed up, ruined, spoiled.

Examples of usage

  • He really mucked up the presentation.
  • They mucked around instead of focusing on their work.
  • I mucked the recipe by forgetting to add salt.
  • She mucked up her plans by oversleeping.

Translations

Translations of the word "mucked" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sujar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เค‚เคฆเคพ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verschmutzt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengotori

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะฑั€ัƒะดะฝะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ brudny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฑšใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท salir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sucio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kirli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋”๋Ÿฌ์šด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุชุณุฎ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zneฤiลกtฤ›nรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zneฤistenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅผ„่„็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ umaลพan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skรญtugur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะปะฐั ะฑะพะปะฐั‚ั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ‘แƒ˜แƒœแƒซแƒฃแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงirklษ™nmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sucio

Etymology

The word 'muck' has its origins in Middle English, stemming from the Old Norse word 'mukkr', meaning 'dirt, filth, or refuse'. This word reflects a deep-seated connection to the natural world's muck and mire, often associated with farming and rural life, where muck signifies soil enriched by organic material. Over time, 'muck' evolved in the English language to include not just physical dirt but also metaphorical uses, implying disarray or poor handling of situations. The verb form of the word gained traction in various English-speaking regions, particularly in the UK and North America, where informal phrases like 'mucking about' emerged, embodying the playful or careless handling of tasks. The evolution of this term captures the essence of human interaction with the environment and each other, marking it as a colorful expression in contemporary language.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,147, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.