Definition
Definition of MUD - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
acr: multi-user dungeonTECH. game played by many people onlineTECH.
- He spends hours playing in a MUD.
- They met in a MUD to complete quests together.
- A MUD allows players to interact in a virtual world.
Origin of MUD
English mud (mud)
Terms with MUD included in their meaning
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soil
soft wet earth or mud
nature
slimy mud or sludge found outdoors
substances
semi-solid substance like goo or mud
animal behavior
the act of rolling about in mud water or something similar
wetland
wet spongy ground with decayed plants and soft mud
literal
cause to become stuck in mud or wet ground
difficulty
stuck or entangled in something, typically mud or difficulty
wet soil
liquid mud or mire
dirty play
roll around or lie in mud or water
sound
make a soft sucking sound when walking on mud or wet ground
muddy ground
move with difficulty through wet mud making squishy sounds
nature
cause to become stuck in mud or wet ground
nature
walk through mud or mire
nature
stuck in mud or wet ground
sticky texture
sticky or tacky like mud or glue
insect
solitary bee that builds nests with mud in hollow stems or wood
cleanliness
soil or dirty with mud or muck
thick mud
thick, soft, wet mud or a similar viscous mixture
physical movement
move through water or mud with difficulty
animal
roll around in mud or water
sink in mud
become stuck in mud or dirt
nature
cause something to get stuck in mud
weather
watery mud or snow
industry or craft
industry or skill of making bricks from clay or mud
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- French:MUD, ...
- German:MUD, ...
- Italian:MUD, ...
- Spanish:juego multijugador en línea, ...
- Portuguese:MUD, ...
- Chinese:多人地下城, ...
- Japanese:マルチユーザーダンジョン, ...
- Arabic:لعبة متعددة المستخدمين على الإنترنت, ...
- Hebrew:מָבוֹךְ מְרוּבֶּה מִשְׁתַּתְּפִים, ...
- Russian:MUD, ...
- Ukrainian:багатокористувацька текстова рольова гра, ...
- Hindi:बहु-उपयोगकर्ता कालकोठरी, ...
Definition of mud - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
naturewet soft earth or soil mixed with water
- The dog ran through the mud.
2.
slanderslanderous remarks or defamation
- The politician threw mud at his opponent.
3.
constructionUS plaster-like mixture used to texture drywallUS
- He applied mud to the drywall seams.
4.
petroleumTECH. drilling fluid used in oil extractionTECH.
- The rig used mud to cool the drill bit.
Verb
1.
coatcover surfaces with wet dirt
- They decided to mud the walls for an artistic effect..
2.
defamationslander or soil someone's reputation
- Politicians often mud their opponents during heated campaigns..
3.
turbidRare make a liquid unclear or cloudyRare
- The rain mudded the clear pond.
Images of mud

wet soft earth or soil mixed with water 
plaster-like mixture used to texture drywall
Expressions with mud
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a bad reputation that is hard to remove or change
Once mud sticks to a person, it is hard to clear their name.
roughly drawn map for quick reference
He sketched a mud map to the campsite.
say bad things about someone to hurt their reputation
Politicians often sling mud during election campaigns.
make false accusations to damage someone's reputation
During the debate, they began to throw mud at each other.
immersed in mud up to the waist
The workers were waist-deep in mud after the rain.
unable to move forward or make progress
The car was stuck in the mud after the heavy rain.
very unclear or hard to understand
His explanation of the rules was clear as mud.
damage someone's reputation severely
The media dragged the politician through the mud.
feeling very happy and content in a natural way
She was happy as a pig in mud after finishing her work.
very happy and content in a situation
She was like a pig in mud at the party.
involved in a difficult situation
The project is mired in mud due to budget cuts.
signs of recent outdoor activity
After the hike, everyone had mud on their boots.
criticize or accuse someone unfairly
They tried to throw mud at the candidate during the debate.
very difficult to understand or interpret
The instructions were unclear as mud, leaving everyone confused.
be in disgrace and lose other people's respect
After the leaked emails, his name is mud at work.
lacking transparency or clarity
His explanation was opaque as mud, making it hard to follow.
dark mud found in natural settings
The riverbank was covered in black mud.
rich cocoa dessert, very dense and moist, with dirtlike feel
She served mud cake with ice cream.
playful fight where people throw mud
The children had a mud fight in the backyard.
mud shaped into a pie by children
The kids made a mud pie in the backyard.
small pool of muddy water
Children love jumping in a mud puddle.
flap behind a vehicle's wheel to block debris
The truck's mud flap was covered in dirt.
mark left by mud on a surface
She scrubbed the mud stain from her jeans.
athletic event with a muddy obstacle course
She trained for months to complete the mud run.
Origin of mud
Old English, mud (mud)
Examples of mud in a sentence
Heavy rain turned the field into mud. She spread mud about her rival's past mistakes. The article was full of mud against the celebrity. The mud was mixed to the right consistency. Builders often use mud for drywall finishing. Engineers adjusted the mud to improve drilling efficiency.
The consistency of the mud is crucial for the operation. The kids love to mud their boots in the rainy season. Farmers often mud the pigs to keep them cool. They tried to mud the celebrity with false accusations. The scandal was an attempt to mud his good name. The children mudded the water while playing in the stream. Construction work mudded the river, affecting the fish.
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- French:boue, couvrir de boue, ...
- German:Matsch, mit Schlamm bedecken, ...
- Italian:fango, infangare, ...
- Spanish:barro, embarrar, ...
- Portuguese:lama, salpicar de lama, ...
- Chinese:泥巴, 涂泥, ...
- Japanese:泥, 泥を塗る, ...
- Arabic:طِين, غَطَّى بِالطِّين, ...
- Hebrew:בּוֹץ, לְצַפּוֹת, ...
- Russian:грязь, покрывать грязью, ...
- Ukrainian:багнюка, забруднити, ...
- Hindi:कीचड़, कीचड़ से ढकना, ...

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