A “muddy puddle” is a specific type of small, shallow pool of water characterized by the presence of mud or soil, often formed after rainfall or in areas with soft ground. These puddles are distinct from regular water puddles due to the mixture of water with soil, resulting in a wet and messy consistency. Muddy puddles are commonly encountered in outdoor settings, and their nature invites activities such as splashing, especially enjoyed by children or animals. The term evokes images of playful moments or challenges, as navigating through or around muddy puddles can be both entertaining and sometimes inconvenient.
Sample Sentences:
- After the rain, the backyard was dotted with muddy puddles, perfect for a post-storm play session.
- The children laughed joyfully as they jumped into the muddy puddles, creating splashes of mud.
- The dog returned from its walk with muddy paws, having explored every available muddy puddle.
- The car tires left tracks of mud after navigating through a series of muddy puddles on the dirt road.
- Hikers faced the challenge of traversing a muddy trail, featuring numerous slippery muddy puddles.
- The toddler couldn’t resist the allure of the muddy puddle and enthusiastically stomped right into it.
- Heavy foot traffic turned the entrance of the park into a series of interconnected muddy puddles.
- The cyclist skillfully maneuvered around the muddy puddles, avoiding splashes on the rainy ride.
- A muddy puddle formed at the base of the hill, creating a natural obstacle for those descending.
- The farmer strategically dug channels to divert rainwater and prevent the formation of muddy puddles in the fields.
Synonyms (English – Indonesian):
- Muddy pool – Kolam berlumpur
- Dirty puddle – Genangan air kotor
- Mud puddle – Genangan lumpur
- Soiled pool – Kolam tercemar
- Soggy puddle – Genangan air basah
- Slushy spot – Tempat berlumpur
- Mire pool – Kolam berlumpur
- Grimy puddle – Genangan air kotor
- Muck puddle – Genangan lumpur
- Wet pool – Kolam basah
Antonyms (English – Indonesian):
- Clean puddle – Genangan air bersih
- Clear pool – Kolam jernih
- Pure puddle – Genangan air murni
- Pristine pool – Kolam suci
- Unsoiled puddle – Genangan air tidak tercemar
- Dry pool – Kolam kering
- Unblemished puddle – Genangan air tanpa cela
- Clear spot – Tempat jernih
- Untouched pool – Kolam yang belum terjamah
- Neat puddle – Genangan air rapi
Derived Words (English – Indonesian):
- Muddiness – Kekotoran lumpur
- Muddied – Tercemar lumpur
- Muddying – Mencemarkan lumpur
Related Words (English – Indonesian):
- Splash – Percikan
- Wet – Basah
- Mud – Lumpur
- Puddle – Genangan air
- Sludge – Lumpur
Phrasal Verbs (English – Indonesian):
- Splash around in muddy puddles – Bermain-main di genangan lumpur
- Stomp through muddy puddles – Menginjak-injak genangan lumpur
Common Expressions (English – Indonesian):
- “Muddy puddle fun” – “Seri keseruan genangan lumpur”
- “Avoid the muddy puddles” – “Hindari genangan lumpur”
- “After the rain, muddy puddles abound” – “Setelah hujan, genangan lumpur bertebaran”
Related Idioms (English – Indonesian):
- “In the same muddy puddle” – “Dalam genangan lumpur yang sama”
- “Stuck in a muddy puddle” – “Terjebak dalam genangan lumpur”
