mucking

[ muhk-ing ]

adjective

, British Slang.

1. damned.

Word History and Origins

Origin of mucking¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; muck + -ing ²

Example Sentences

Last year, the college CEO even stepped in to invigilate an exam: "It's everyone mucking in."

From BBC

But I was mucking about with this song in my studio at home — this song by the Montgolfier Brothers, “Between Two Points” — and the sentiments of the lyrics just were not working for me.

From Los Angeles Times

The city connected the group with damaged homes that were in need of mucking out.

From Los Angeles Times

And craft cider makers often welcome volunteers who enjoy mucking in and spending time outdoors with their families.

From Salon

Her campaign website says that while attending high school in southern Oregon, she helped support her family “by mucking horse stalls and bucking hay.”

From Seattle Times