Mudded: meaning, definitions and examples

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mudded

 

[ ˈmʌdɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

description of state

Mudded refers to something that has become mixed with mud, often resulting in a dirty or messy condition. It is commonly used to describe areas that are wet and muddy, such as fields after heavy rain or the state of shoes after walking in a muddy area.

Synonyms

dirty, filthy, sludgy, wet

Examples of usage

  • The path was completely muddied after the rain.
  • Her shoes got muddied while she was hiking.
  • The horse left a muddied trail behind.
  • The garden looked muddied after the storm.

Etymology

The term 'mudded' originates from the root word 'mud', which has its etymological roots tracing back to Proto-Germanic *mudinō. In Old English, the term was used to denote wet, soft earth or mud, often found in low-lying areas. The transition of 'mud' into 'mudded' reflects the application of the word in describing the state of being covered or mixed with mud. Over time, 'mudded' has become a descriptive adjective in English, used in both literal and figurative contexts, portraying not just physical dirtiness but sometimes emotional or metaphorical states of confusion or turmoil.