Verb
He muffed his chance for a promotion.
The outfielder muffed an easy catch.
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Noun
Parents are strongly encouraged to pack snacks, water, and bring some ear muffs for their little ones to experience their first rave as a family in an immersive environment tailored to children.—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 30 Sep. 2025 The most important is to wear earplugs or muffs.—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
When center fielder Bryce Teodosio muffed Doyle’s single, Goodman scored the go-ahead run.—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 20 Sep. 2025 Kicker Brady Denaburg missed a potentially game-tying, 51-yard field goal, and then U returner Koi Perich muffed bouncing punt in the shadow of the goalposts.—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 14 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for muff
Word History
Etymology
Noun (1)
Dutch mof, from Middle French moufle mitten, from Medieval Latin muffula
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