Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

clarts

noun
‘klɑːts
Definition
Clarts refers to a type of wet, muddy substance or dirt, often associated with agriculture or rural areas. It can also imply a mess or a predicament.
Examples
  • After the rain, the field was full of clarts, making it impossible to walk without getting stuck.
  • He fell into the clarts while trying to help his friend fix the tractor.
Meaning
The term is frequently used in dialects to describe an especially muddy or squelchy ground, or figuratively, a troublesome situation.
Synonyms
  • mud
  • sludge
  • gunk
  • muck