muck-a-muck

[ muhk-uh-muhk ]

noun

1. Slang. Also muck·e·ty-muck []. high-muck-a-muck.
2. Northwestern U.S. food.

Word History and Origins

Origin of muck-a-muck¹

First recorded in 1840–50, Americanism; high-muck-a-muck

Example Sentences

The volume’s author, an Ipswich muck-a-muck and chief bank cashier named Thomas S. Gowing, lays out a vigorous Victorian defense against “the unnatural custom” of the razorblade.

From Slate

Methinks that, along with several of me noble colleagues, I have made a big mistake in making offensive remarks to you, most noble high muck-a-muck.

From Project Gutenberg

We consulted Fan, who calmly replied, "Nosing, nossir, make muck-a-muck, what you call supper, then turn in, my tink Jim come along all lightee by'me by, soon."

From Project Gutenberg

The center man—the oldest of the three—slowly arose and very emphatically spoke the following: "Halo mammook, hiyu muck-a-muck, hyas close, wake klatawa."

From Project Gutenberg

"Any fish, muck-a-muck?" say you, blandly.

From Project Gutenberg