mudder

American  

[muhd-er] / ˈmʌd ər /

noun

1. a racehorse able to perform well on a wet, muddy track.

2. an athlete who performs well in muddy conditions.

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Etymology

Origin of mudder

First recorded in 1900–05; mud + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Junior Anthony Villa of El Camino Real might be able to tell college recruiters that he’s a true mudder after scoring three goals in a 5-3 victory.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 10, 2023

McIlroy won his four major championships in relatively soggy conditions, cementing a reputation as a mudder that he thinks is a bit unfair.

From Washington Times • May 4, 2022

The group stages are a tough mudder for supporters – a draining test of endurance, nerve, commitment, caffeine levels and ability to understand how net run-rate works.

From The Guardian • Jul. 9, 2019

The most intriguing mudder could be Freedom Child, who flourished in the slop at Belmont and led wire-to-wire in a stunning 13 1/4-length romp in the Peter Pan four weeks ago.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 8, 2013

Fair Knightess, a better mudder, was left in the race, and Pollard opted to ride her instead.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand