muff Meaning & Definition
What Does Muff Mean?
As a noun, muff means A piece of fur or cloth, usually open at both ends, used to keep the hands warm. It is also used to mean The vulva or vagina; pubic hair around it. As a verb, it means To drop or mishandle (the ball, a catch etc.); to play badly.
Muff: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //mʌf// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | blunder, bollix and spoil |
| Plural | muffs |
| Verb forms | muffs, muffing, muffed |
Muff Definition (Noun)
- A piece of fur or cloth, usually open at both ends, used to keep the hands warm.
- The vulva or vagina; pubic hair around it.
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- A woman or girl.
- A blown cylinder of glass which is afterward flattened out to make a sheet.
- The feathers sticking out from both sides of the face under the beak of some birds.
- A short hollow cylinder surrounding an object such as a pipe.
Noun
- A fool, a stupid or poor-spirited person.
- An error, a mistake; a failure to hold a ball when once in the hands.
- A bird, the whitethroat.
Muff as a Verb
- To drop or mishandle (the ball, a catch etc.); to play badly.
- To mishandle; to bungle.
The play got off to a bad start when the actresses muffed the opening lines.
Noun
- A muffin.
- A term of endearment.
Noun
- A piece of fur or cloth, usually with open ends, used for keeping the hands warm.
- Female pubic hair; female genitals.
Synonyms of Muff
Antonyms of Muff
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Muff in a Sentence
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The play got off to a bad start when the actresses muffed the opening lines.
Word Forms & Grammar
muff (plural muffs)
muff (third-person singular simple present muffs, present participle muffing, simple past and past participle muffed)
Words That Rhyme With Muff
Origin of Muff
Origin 1: Probably from Dutch mof (“muff, mitten”).
Origin 2: Unknown; perhaps a specialised use of Etymology 1, above; or perhaps related to Dutch muffen (“to dote”) and German muffen (“to sulk”).
Origin 3: Clipping of muffin.
Pronouncing Muff
Muff is pronounced //mʌf// and has 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Muff
Is muff a noun or a verb?
Muff is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for muff?
Words with a similar meaning to muff include blunder, bollix and spoil. See the full list of muff synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of muff?
The plural of muff is muffs.
What is the past tense of muff?
The past tense of muff is muffed. The present participle is muffing.