muck in
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To join in with work.
Register: informal
Examples
If we all muck in, we can get this room cleaned in next to no time.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Register: informal
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “muck in” mean?
To join in with work.
Is “muck in” formal or informal?
muck in is generally informal.