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mucky

[muhk-ee] / ˈmʌk i /


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But soon after completion of the work the coating has begun to peel off and algae turned the pool's water a mucky green -- setbacks the president blamed on vandals, without providing evidence.

From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026

Mr. Paré-Poupart is in his element when describing the men with whom he’s worked, misfits all yet high-functioning pros in the mucky métier they’ve chosen for themselves.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

The trees won’t take in wetlands, in mucky soils.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

In PowerWash Simulator's case that means cleaning through one mucky area - say, a fun house or a roller disco - after another; quite literally rinse and repeat.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

While she was waiting, she dunked her brush into a plastic cup of mucky, murky water.

From "George" by Alex Gino




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