Muff — meaning in English

English meaning

• funk noun A strong, unpleasant smell, especially body odor.
• muff noun A tube-shaped covering, often fur, that both hands are tucked into for warmth.

Senses

Muff is used for these senses in English:

• fug A heavy, musty, stuffy or unpleasant atmosphere, usually in a poorly-ventilated area.
• funk (countable) Foul or unpleasant smell, especially body odor.
• muff (historical) A piece of fur or cloth, usually with open ends, used for keeping the hands warm.

funk — full definition

1. noun A strong, unpleasant smell, especially body odor.
2. noun A style of rhythmic dance music derived from soul music, featuring a strong bass line and syncopated beat.
3. noun A state of depression, gloom, or nervous fear.
4. verb To give off an unpleasant smell.

muff — full definition

1. noun A tube-shaped covering, often fur, that both hands are tucked into for warmth.
2. verb To fumble or fail at something, especially to drop a catch or mishandle a task.

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