Meaning & use
muff
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To bungle or fumble an action, especially through clumsiness or nervousness.
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The outfielder muffed an easy catch and let the winning run score.
He muffed his opening line and had to restart the whole speech.
A note on using this word
Informal; commonly used in sports commentary for a dropped catch or missed shot.
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2. noun
A tube-shaped covering, often made of fur, into which both hands are placed for warmth.
She kept her hands warm inside a fur muff as she walked through the snow.
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