[ang-kuh
l-deep] 
| 1. | high enough to reach or cover the ankles: ankle-deep mud. |
| 2. | deeply involved or entangled: He is ankle-deep in financial troubles. |
| 3. | as high as the ankles: Rain water ran ankle-deep. |
| ankle-deep | |
adjective | |
| coming only to the ankle or knee |