Emily Dickinson Lexicon

MUD'DY, a. [from mud.]

1. Foul with dirt or fine earthy particles; turbid, as water or other fluids; as, a muddy stream. Water running on fine clay always appears muddy.
2. Containing mud; as, a muddy ditch; a muddy road. Shak.
3. Dirty; dashed, soiled or besmeared with mud; as, muddy boots.
4. Consisting of mud or earth; gross; impure; as, this muddy vesture of decay. Shak.
5. Dark; of the color of mud; as, muddy cheeks. Swift.
6. Cloudy in mind; dull; heavy; stupid. Dost think I am so muddy? Shak.