Phrase guide

mud fight

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A physical fight in which two (or more) opponents wrestle in mud or other dirt.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: literally

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noun

Meaning 2

A dirty duel, involving verbal mudslinging.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: figuratively

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Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: moddergevecht — physical fight in dirt
  • German: Schlammschlacht — physical fight in dirt
  • Spanish: pelea de barro — physical fight in dirt
  • Spanish: pelea en barro — physical fight in dirt
  • Dutch: moddergevecht — dirty verbal duel
  • Dutch: moddergooien — dirty verbal duel
  • German: Schlammschlacht — dirty verbal duel