swampy
adj. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈswɑmpi// UK //swˈɒmpi// swampy
adj. describing an area of land that is very wet and has a lot of water on the surface. It can also describe a situation that is full of secrets or lies.
adj. characterised by a high water table and poor drainage, typically supporting marsh vegetation. In a figurative sense, it describes an environment or situation that is murky, dishonest, or difficult to navigate.
The hikers avoided the swampy area because it was too muddy.
The investigation revealed a swampy world of political corruption and hidden financial deals that had gone unnoticed for years.
The candidate's campaign struggled to gain traction in the swampy political landscape of the district, where decades of local patronage had created a dense network of competing interests.