Muff
Pronunciation: /ˈmʌf/
Muff (noun)
- A tube made of warm material to keep hands warm.
- A mistake made when playing a sport, like missing a catch.
Examples
- She used a muff to keep her hands warm.
- The muff was lined with soft fur.
Common collocations: warm muff, use a muff, costly muff, make a muff, muff a chance
Muff (verb)
- To make a mistake, especially in sports or performance.
Examples
- He muffed the catch during the game.
- She muffed her lines in the play.