Muddy

/ˈmʌdi/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To make or become muddy.

The child muddied his shoes while playing in the puddles.

adjective

Consisting of or covered with mud; not clear or clean.

The road was muddy after the heavy rain.

Dull or lacking in clarity; confused or unclear.

The muddy explanation left everyone more confused than before.

Mixed or obscured; not easily distinguished.

Her muddy memories of the event made it hard to recall the details.

Middle English, variant of 'modi', from Old English 'mūd', meaning mud.

muddy the waters

To make a situation more confused or complicated.

mud

A soft, moist mixture of water and soil.

sludge

Thick, soft, wet mud or a similar viscous mixture.

To make something unclear or confusing.

He really muddied the discussion with his interjections.

To behave in a disorganized or careless manner.

Stop muddying about and get to work!