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Definition of mudhole

mudhole

/ˈmʌd.hoʊl/
mud · hole
Plural:mudholes
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mudhole Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A depression or hollow in the ground filled with soft, wet mud or muddy water, especially in a road or pasture.

Example

"The heavy rain turned the unpaved driveway into a deep mudhole that trapped several delivery trucks."

2

North American A dismal, dirty, or backward town or place.

Example

"After graduating, he was eager to leave that sleepy mudhole and move to a bustling city."

Synonyms
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• Nearby Words

mudflat
mudflow
mudguard
mudhole
mudminnow
mudpack
mudpie

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mudhole. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mudhole
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