Mule Biscuit
In rural Southern and Appalachian speech, a "mule biscuit" is a humorous euphemism for mule droppings-like saying "cow patty" or "horse apple." It turns barnyard mess into a playful image.
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synonyms: mule dropping, mule manure, mule patty
Hillbilly Dude Says...
I've only heard it referred to as 'mule biscuit,' but it's possible that's a super regional thing, or just in my Papaw and Granny's family. Hillbilly Dude Says...
I've only heard it referred to as 'mule biscuit,' but it's possible that's a super regional thing, or just in my Papaw and Granny's family. Pronunciation
[MYOOL BISK-it] /ˈmjuːl ˈbɪskɪt/
Meaning & Usage
- Euphemism for mule droppings (noun)
Mae:
What’s that on the path?
What’s that on the path?
Earl:
Just a mule biscuit-we’ll hose it off later.
Just a mule biscuit-we’ll hose it off later.★ Farm folks have long softened talk about animal waste by using food words-"cow patty," "horse apple," "road apple." "Mule biscuit" fits right into that tradition, adding a bit of humor to barnyard chores. ★
Origin and Etymology
Though not widely recorded in dictionaries, "mule biscuit" reflects authentic rural humor from Southern/Appalachian farm life, where mules were common work animals and playful euphemisms helped make chores and messes easier to talk about.
Usage Notes
Use it jokingly or matter-of-factly in farm or rural contexts. Outside the region it may need explanation but the imagery is clear.
Say It Like a Southerner
Say it natural: "mule" drawn out ("myool"), "biscuit" often clipped to "biskit."