mud-kicker
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A racehorse.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Alexander, who would become Cook's closest associate, gave him a tidbit of trainer science about what he had to do to be able to run the same track with all those experienced mud-kickers: "if you can't sing loud enough just make sure they understand what you say."
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
Streetwalker; a prostitute who looks for customers in public places, especially one who works for a pimp.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
An unskilled laborer; One who makes his living by outdoor manual labor.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “mud-kicker” mean?
A racehorse.
Is “mud-kicker” formal or informal?
mud-kicker is generally slang.