adjective General Slang

muckle

MUK-ul · adjective · informal

Big, large or much

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Large or great in size or amount; 'mony a mickle maks a muckle'.

“That's a muckle great hoose.”
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muckle In A Sentence

That's a muckle great hoose.

Origin & Usage

Scots, from Old English 'micel/mycel' (much, great).

Variants micklemeikle

People Also Ask

What does 'muckle' mean?

Big, large or much — the opposite of 'wee' or 'toaty'.

What does 'mony a mickle maks a muckle' mean?

It's a Scots proverb meaning many small amounts add up to a large one — small savings build up over time.

Where does 'muckle' come from?

From the Old English 'micel' or 'mycel', meaning much or great.

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