Muff
noun
A tube of warm material for keeping the hands warm, usually used in cold weather.
She wore a faux fur muff to keep her hands warm.
Often appears as...
- fur muff
- hand muff
verb
To do something clumsily or fail in doing something.
He muffed the catch at the crucial point of the game.
Often appears as...
- muff a catch
- muff an opportunity
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
A mistake or failure in holding or catching something.
His muff of the football cost them the game.
Often appears as...
- muff a catch
- muff an opportunity
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
A part used to deaden sound, usually in a machine or engine.
The muff in the exhaust system quiets engine noise.
Often appears as...
- exhaust muff
- muff system
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A tube of warm material for keeping the hands warm, usually used in cold weather.
She wore a faux fur muff to keep her hands warm.
Often appears as...
- fur muff
- hand muff
verb
To do something clumsily or fail in doing something.
He muffed the catch at the crucial point of the game.
Often appears as...
- muff a catch
- muff an opportunity
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
A mistake or failure in holding or catching something.
His muff of the football cost them the game.
Often appears as...
- muff a catch
- muff an opportunity
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
A part used to deaden sound, usually in a machine or engine.
The muff in the exhaust system quiets engine noise.
Often appears as...
- exhaust muff
- muff system
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Fashion Accessory
The hand-warming muff is often considered a vintage fashion item, seen in historical settings.
At the Victorian Christmas market, several women sported elegant velvet muffs.
Pro Tip 2/2Winter Item
Muffs are most commonly mentioned in the context of cold climates or seasons.
During the chilly winter parade, her knitted muff was a delightful comfort.
Pro Tip 1/2Fashion Accessory
The hand-warming muff is often considered a vintage fashion item, seen in historical settings.
At the Victorian Christmas market, several women sported elegant velvet muffs.
Pro Tip 2/2Winter Item
Muffs are most commonly mentioned in the context of cold climates or seasons.
During the chilly winter parade, her knitted muff was a delightful comfort.
Pro Tip 1/2Fashion Accessory
The hand-warming muff is often considered a vintage fashion item, seen in historical settings.
At the Victorian Christmas market, several women sported elegant velvet muffs.
Pro Tip 2/2Winter Item
Muffs are most commonly mentioned in the context of cold climates or seasons.
During the chilly winter parade, her knitted muff was a delightful comfort.
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Alison Wright: Portraits...
turquoise coral these are actually her cheeks you know from the wind there's no makeup on her and this boy he admits he has no idea what his hat says but he likes wearing it ear muffs rabbit ear
Video examples
Alison Wright: Portraits...
turquoise coral these are actually her cheeks you know from the wind there's no makeup on her and this boy he admits he has no idea what his hat says but he likes wearing it ear muffs rabbit ear
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