ankle-deep

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˌæŋkəlˈdiːp/US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(ang′kəl dēp′)


WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
an•kle-deep  (ang′kəl dēp′),USA pronunciation adj. 
  1. high enough to reach or cover the ankles:ankle-deep mud.
  2. deeply involved or entangled:He is ankle-deep in financial troubles.

adv. 
  1. as high as the ankles:Rain water ran ankle-deep.
  • 1755–65


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