muff in a sentence
n.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
Definition
MUFF (verb): to mishandle or fumble something, especially in a sports context, resulting in a failure to execute a play or catch.
Crossword clues for muff
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "muff".
- To mishandle a pass in football.
- To fumble an easy catch.
- To botch a simple play.
- To make a mistake in sports.
- To drop the ball in a game.
Muff sentence examples
- The quarterback's pass was a complete muff, leading to an interception.
- She felt embarrassed after her muffed attempt to catch the ball during practice.
- The artist decided to use a muff technique to create a softer effect in her painting.
- Despite the initial muff, the team managed to recover and win the game.
- He wrapped his hands around the muff to keep warm as he waited for the bus.
- She wore a cozy muff to keep her hands warm during the chilly winter walk.
- The artist used a mix of colors to create a soft, muffled effect in the painting.
- He realized he had made a muff of the presentation when he misspoke the data.
- The sound of the music was muffed by the thick walls of the old theater.
- As a child, she loved to play with her stuffed animals, often referring to them as her "muff family."