mud-kicker

English

noun
Definitions
  • (slang) A racehorse.
  • (slang) Streetwalker; a prostitute who looks for customers in public places, especially one who works for a pimp.
  • (slang) An unskilled laborer; One who makes his living by outdoor manual labor.
  • (slang) A workboot designed for outdoor work, especially one that can be worn on muddy ground.

Etymology

Compound from English mud + English kicker.

Origin

English

kicker

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