Muff ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Muff ( noun )

1. A tubular covering for the hands, used as protection against cold.
2. A warm covering for the ears.
3. A bungling performance or mistake.

Origin:

From middle french moufle meaning 'mitten', probably from a germanic source.

Examples:

1. She put on her woolen muff and stepped outside into the snow.
2. He wore a furry muff to keep his ears warm in the winter.
3. The quarterback's muff cost his team the game.

(As a verb)

Muff ( verb )

1. A tubular covering for the hands, used as protection against cold.
2. A warm covering for the ears.
3. A bungling performance or mistake.

Origin:

From middle french moufle meaning 'mitten', probably from a germanic source.

Examples:

1. She put on her woolen muff and stepped outside into the snow.
2. He wore a furry muff to keep his ears warm in the winter.
3. The quarterback's muff cost his team the game.