Mudslide
/ˈmʌdˌslaɪd/ noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A geological event in which viscous mud flows down an incline.
"A mudslide in the south-western province of Guizhou has resulted in 15 deaths. Thirty people are still missing as the search continues."
- 2 a landslide of mud wordnet
- 3 A mixed drink consisting of vodka, Kahlúa and Baileys.
"[…] and seem able to function during A.M. drills even after several parasolled Mudslides or the House-Specialty Blue Flame cognac-based things you have to blow out before sipping from their huge blue-rimmed snifters."
Antonyms
All antonymsExample
More examples"A mudslide swept the truck into a ravine."
Etymology
From mud + slide.