mud flap

or mud·flap

[ muhd flap ]

noun

1. splash guard ( def 1 ):

   This chrome-plated steel cow skull is the perfect size for decorating a truck mud flap.

Word History and Origins

Origin of mud flap¹

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

The Ohio State Highway Patrol said in an incident report that the driver, Jadarrius Rose, 23, of Memphis, had been operating a semitrailer with a missing left rear mud flap on July 4 when he failed to stop for an inspection on U.S.

From New York Times

Circleville police were responding to a request from the Ohio Highway Patrol about a vehicle that had failed to stop after inspectors noticed a missing mud flap, according to mayor Don McIlroy.

From BBC

Authorities said the chase began on state highway 35, when officers tried to stop a commercial semitruck that was missing a mud flap and had failed to stop for an inspection.

From Washington Times

Authorities said the chase began on state highway 35, when officers tried to stop a commercial semitruck that was missing a mud flap and had failed to stop for an inspection.

From Seattle Times

Nor do truckers find a lot of sympathy from state troopers, some of whom will ticket them for the slightest of violations, like missing reflective tape on a mud flap.

From Los Angeles Times