Mudded: meaning, definitions and examples
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mudded
[ ˈmʌdɪd ]
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.
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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.