Meaning of the word muck in English

What does muck mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

muck

US /mʌk/
UK /mʌk/

Noun

dirt, filth, or waste matter

Example:
The children were covered in muck after playing in the garden.
Clean up all this muck before your mother sees it.

Verb

to remove muck or dirt from something

Example:
We had to muck out the stables every morning.
He spent the afternoon mucking out the pigsty.