Definition

The most dirty or muddy; extremely unclean.

Example

After the rain, the playground was the muckiest place in the neighborhood.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Did you see the park after the rain yesterday?

Yeah, it was the muckiest I've ever seen it!

I can't believe how muddy it got so quickly.

I know, right? We should bring boots next time.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Muckiest → It is formed from "muck" (from Old English *mocca*, meaning soft, wet earth or filth) and the suffix "-iest" (meaning most). The word "muckiest" means the most filthy or muddy, referring to something that is the dirtiest or most covered in muck.

Memory Tip

Think of 'muck' as soft, wet dirt, and remember that 'muckiest' means the most covered in that dirt.

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