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.
muffing
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present participleof muff.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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To that point, his signature moment in October might have been muffing a routine fly ball in the decisive Game 5 of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers last fall.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2025
UW sophomore wide receiver Germie Bernard made a significant mistake in the Sugar Bowl, muffing a punt that led directly to a Texas touchdown.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 7, 2024
The star receiver and returner was mad at himself for muffing a punt and not performing as well as he thought he should on offense.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 26, 2017
Tavon Austin looks to bounce back after muffing a punt last week.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2017
The seamstress, muffing her arms with the garment she was dipping in soapy water, did not answer.
From Fraternity by John Galsworthy
