1. to roll around in mud, water, or dust
2. to indulge oneself excessively in something, especially self-pity or negative emotions

1. a muddy or dusty area where animals roll

Examples

• The pigs love to wallow in the mud on hot days.
• Hippos wallow in water to keep their skin moist.
• She tends to wallow in self-pity after setbacks.
• Don’t wallow in your mistakes; learn from them instead.
• The buffalo created a wallow near the watering hole.
• He wallowed in his success, enjoying every moment of recognition.