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Mucker

/ˈmʌkə(ɹ)/ · noun

Meaning

(UK, slang, Southern England, Northern Ireland) Friend, acquaintance..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (UK, slang, Southern England, Northern Ireland) Friend, acquaintance.
  2. (slang, British Army) A comrade; a friendly, low-ranking soldier in the same situation.
  3. A person who removes muck (waste, debris, broken rock, etc.), especially from a mine, construction site, or stable.
  4. (archaic, derogatory) A low or vulgar labourer.
  5. (obsolete, transitive) To scrape together (money, etc.) by mean labour or shifts.

Example Sentences

Fancy a pint, me old mucker?
Go and talk to your mucker!
Too fucking late, son. I didn't want my mucker blown into tiny bits.
In tyme of plentie the riche too vpp mucker Corne, Grayne, or Chafre hopinge vppon dearthe.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does mucker mean?

Mucker means (UK, slang, Southern England, Northern Ireland) Friend, acquaintance..

What is a synonym for mucker?

Common synonyms include friend.

What is the opposite of mucker?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use mucker in a sentence?

Fancy a pint, me old mucker?

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