Muffed

Pronunciation: /mʌft/

Definitions of muffed

verb To handle or play something clumsily or ineffectively, often resulting in a mistake or failure.

Example Sentences

A1 She muffed the presentation by forgetting her notes.

A2 He muffed the penalty kick and missed the goal.

B1 The actor muffed his lines during the play.

B2 The singer muffed the high note during the performance.

C1 The politician muffed his response to the tough question.

C2 The chef muffed the recipe and the dish turned out poorly.

Examples of muffed in a Sentence

formal The quarterback muffed the pass, resulting in a turnover.

informal I totally muffed my presentation at work today.

slang She muffed her chance to impress the recruiter during the interview.

figurative He muffed his opportunity to apologize and make things right.

Grammatical Forms of muffed

• past tense: muffed
• plural: muffs
• comparative: more muffed
• superlative: most muffed
• present tense: muff
• future tense: will muff
• perfect tense: have muffed
• continuous tense: is muffing
• singular: muff
• positive degree: muffed
• infinitive: to muff
• gerund: muffing
• participle: muffing

Origin and Evolution of muffed

First Known Use: 1880 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'muffed' originated from the game of baseball, specifically referring to a fielder's error in failing to catch a fly ball.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'muffed' has expanded beyond baseball to describe any mistake or error made in various contexts, not just limited to sports.