Mud money

Definition

Cash earned by concrete contractors laying flat work slabs—literally money made while covered in mud. Construction slang for honest, physically demanding labor that pays the bills.

Example Usage

I'm heading to the job site to make some mud money before the weekend.

Source: Urban Dictionary (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Mud%20money&defid=14102898)

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