muff
noun
a thick, tubular case for the hands, covered with fur or other material, used by women and girls for warmth and as a handbag.
muffed
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past participleof muff.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof muff.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
muffnouna thick, tubular case for the hands, covered with fur or other material, used by women and girls for warmth and as a handbag.
Example Sentences
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In that game, Reeder recovered a muffed punt.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 23, 2026
He muffed a punt that set up the Saints in scoring position and later bobbled another before recovering it, prompting rookie Luke Grimm to take over punt return duties in the second half.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2025
Andre Drummond had 11 points, 17 rebounds and muffed a dunk to the delight of the home crowd when he was stuffed by the front of the rim.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 2, 2024
The Crimson Tide had touchdown drives of 44 and 55 yards, the first of which came after a muffed punt and the latter following the third of four Wolverine three-and-outs.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 2, 2024
My mouth is dry, hands hard against my muffed ears.
From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari
