muck out
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
To clean the excrement and other rubbish from the area where an animal is kept, such as a horse stable or a dog kennel.
Examples
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
To financially ruin a gambler; to win against a gambler; to clean out a gambler.
Register: dated
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “muck out” mean?
To clean the excrement and other rubbish from the area where an animal is kept, such as a horse stable or a dog kennel.
Is “muck out” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.