muck out

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

To clean the excrement and other rubbish from the area where an animal is kept, such as a horse stable or a dog kennel.

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Could you muck out Toby's stable, please?

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

Meaning · English

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.