mud map

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Meaning · English

A roughly drawn map or set of directions, especially one drawn on the ground.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Bản đồ được vẽ thô hoặc một tập hợp hướng dẫn, đặc biệt là bản đồ được vẽ trên mặt đất

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Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used Australian English

Examples

This was just the mud-map, just enough to make sure I did not miss the turning to the Scenic View.

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).

Common questions

What does “mud map” mean?

A roughly drawn map or set of directions, especially one drawn on the ground.

Is “mud map” formal or informal?

mud map is generally slang.