Mud"dy (?), a. [Compar. Muddier (?); superl. Muddiest.] 1. Abounding in mud; besmeared or dashed with mud; as, a muddy road or path; muddy boots.

2. Turbid with mud; as, muddy water.

3. Consisting of mud or earth; gross; impure.

This muddy vesture of decay.

4. Confused, as if turbid with mud; cloudy in mind; dull; stupid; also, immethodical; incoherent; vague.

Cold hearts and muddy understandings.

Dost think I am so muddy, so unsettled.

5. Not clear or bright. Swift.

Mud"dy, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Muddied (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Muddying (?).] 1. To soil with mud; to dirty; to render turbid.

2. Fig.: To cloud; to make dull or heavy. Grew.

• Covered with or full of mud or wet soil.
       He slogged across the muddy field.
       Take off your muddy boots before you come inside.
  
• Not clear; mixed up or blurry.
       The picture is decent, but the sound is muddy.
  
• To get mud on something.
       If you muddy your shoes don't wear them inside.
  
• To make a mess or create confusion.
       The discussion only muddied their understanding of the subject.