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Definition of mudslinger

mudslinger

/ˈmʌdˌslɪŋ.ɚ/
mud · sling · er
Plural:mudslingers
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Adjective:mudslinging
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• noun

1

A person who makes malicious, scandalous, or defamatory accusations against an opponent, especially in a political campaign, in order to damage their reputation.

Example

"The candidate refused to stoop to the level of a mudslinger and kept his speeches focused entirely on economic policy."

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• Nearby Words

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mudslide
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muenster

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in 19th-century American political discourse as a compound of "mud" and "slinger," metaphorically likening malicious personal attacks to hurling filth to soil an opponent's reputation.

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