Mud-kicker

noun, slang

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A racehorse. slang

    "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.""

  2. 2
    Streetwalker; a prostitute who looks for customers in public places, especially one who works for a pimp. slang

    "Lay off the broads and the high priced mud-kickers."

  3. 3
    An unskilled laborer; One who makes his living by outdoor manual labor. slang

    "They're army guys, mud-kickers, for God's sakes."

  4. 4
    A workboot designed for outdoor work, especially one that can be worn on muddy ground. slang

    "And, yes, if you sell pharmaceuticals to farmers, you may show up in a sports coat or pants suit, but you also have a pair of mud-kickers in the trunk, all of which is part of the “dress code” for your market."

Etymology

From mud + kicker.

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