Definitions

1. noun

A domesticated descendant of the wild ass, especially one used for carrying loads.

“The mule carried heavy packs through the mountains.”

2. noun

A hybrid of a male donkey and a female horse.

“The mule was the offspring of a donkey and a mare.”

3. noun

A person who is stubborn or obstinate, often in a humorous or ironic way.

“He was acting like a mule, refusing to budge from his opinion.”

4. verb

To move or make something move with a slow, stubborn, or uncooperative gait.

“The mule verb is often used in informal or regional dialects.”

5. verb

To cheat or deceive by pretending to be something that one is not.

“He was muling his way through the interview, pretending to be an expert.”