What does the cowboy slang much mean?

"Much" as cowboy slang doesn't have a specific, unique meaning. It's likely you're thinking of a similar-sounding word that's commonly used in cowboy parlance, which is "muck."

"Muck" in cowboy slang usually means:

* "Dirt, manure, or other messy substances." This is the most common meaning and is often used in phrases like "mucking out the stables," "mucking around" (meaning to mess around or fool around), or "covered in muck."

* "To mess up, spoil, or make a mess." For example, "You mucked up the whole plan."

Here are some examples of how "muck" might be used in cowboy slang:

* "The horses were kicking up a lot of muck in the corral."

* "Don't go mucking around with that barbed wire, you'll get hurt."

* "I mucked up the branding iron and now it won't heat properly."

Let me know if you were thinking of a different word or if you have any other questions about cowboy slang! 🤠