Verb
He muffed his chance for a promotion.
The outfielder muffed an easy catch.
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Noun
Smaller pieces—hats, muffs, and neck warmers—often featured full animal parts.—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025 Before Mims’ muff, second-year quarterback Bo Nix turned the ball over three times.—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
Tommy Maher muffed one punt deep in his own territory and fumbled at the end of a long return on another.—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 6 Sep. 2025 Sandoval circles under the ball, throws his hat off for a better look … and muffs it.—Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for muff
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Etymology
Noun (1)
Dutch mof, from Middle French moufle mitten, from Medieval Latin muffula
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